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The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management outlined a final wind energy area totaling about 2 million acres off Maine, Massachusetts, and New Hampshire, from 23 to 92 milws offshore. BOEM graphic.

Next BOEM studies will examine Gulf of Maine, NJ wind conflicts

Kirk Moore

The Massachusetts Restricted Area Wedge rule would have extended seasonal closures in winter and spring to protect North Atlantic right whales during lobster and Jonah crab fishing. NMFS graphic.

Federal court overturns lobster ‘wedge’ closure

Kirk Moore

Maine preliminary numbers of commercial seafood landed in 2023 show an increase of $25 million. Doug Stewart photo.

Maine's commercial fisheries landings soar in 2023

Carli Stewart

The 2024 Maine Fishermen’s Forum. Doug Stewart photos.

Maine Fishermen's Forum 2024 recap

Carli Stewart

Calif. fisherman harvested lobster out of season, then abandoned at least 156 commercial lobster traps around Santa Cruz Island and the Santa Barbara Harbor. Photo courtesy of CDFW.

California commercial fisherman convicted for abandoning traps

NF Staff

Photo by Sigmund on Unsplash

Ever higher: Boat price of Nova Scotia lobsters hits $18

NF Aggregator

Dana’s Boatshop overhauled the Three Belles, an early Mitchell Cove 35 lobster boat built 20-something years ago. Most of the fiberglass over plywood deck was replaced and a new muffler went in. Dana’s Boatshop photo

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Lobster boats get makeover on Maine's Westport Island

Michael Crowley

F/V Carl & Co and F/V Jacalwa head to head at the Long Island Lobster Boat Races. Photo courtesy of Jon Johansen

Maine Lobster Boat Races 2024 schedule

Carli Stewart

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

PEI lobster price said to top $16 off the boat

NF Aggregator

The Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission passed Addendum 27, which has sent shockwaves through the commercial lobster industry in the U.S. and Canada. Photo by sursad on Shutterstock.

Lobster community address increase to lobster size limits

Carli Stewart

Brooks Trap Mills has been a Maine family-owned business since 1946 (Stephen, Sally, Julie, Mark). Photo courtesy of Brooks Trap Mill.

From Wood to Wire: Brooks Trap Mill's Lobster Legacy

Paul Molyneaux