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Lobster

Tribe seeks greater access to P.E.I. lobster fishery

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MPA plans worry Nova Scotia lobstermen

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Maine congressmen and fishing groups are urging the ASMFC to delay the proposed increase to the minimum allowable catch size for Maine lobstermen. Photo by WoodysPhotos on Shutterstock

Maine lobster gauge increase brings economic worries

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There wasn't much of a market for mackerel in Maine in the 1960s and — Makerel. Wikipedia/Jastrow photo.

P.E.I. lobstermen look forward to baiting traps with mackerel

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Maine state officials report 2021 lobster landings value was close to $725 million – a 75 percent jump from 2020. MLMC photo.

Maine calls for re-evaluation of lobster measure increase

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Cody's upbringing was surrounded by fishing, highlighting the pivotal role of his grandfather Ralph Pratt (affectionately known as Bampy) in shaping the family's fishing tradition. Photo by Carli Stewart

The Pratt family's legacy ripples through the heart of the fishing community

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Photo by Matt McNulty on Unsplash

Mainers scramble to fix wharves ahead of lobstering season

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Photo by Annie Nyle on Unsplash

Provincial lobster season opens on cold but 'beautiful' day

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Photo by Olga Leonetti on Unsplash

Setting day at hand for Prince Edward Island lobstermen

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Music, Mast, Lobster Traps 2 is taking place in August 2024 at the Boothbay Railway Village Museum. The event proceeds will directly support the Maine Lobster Community Alliance (MLCA), a 501c3 non-profit organization.

Music, Mast, and Lobster Traps on Boothbay's coast this summer

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Photo by Gary Gillis on Unsplash

Lobstermen facing currents of doubt

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