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Maine officials say noncompliance with regional lobster size standards could limit exports
The argument about Maine’s minimum lobster size got choppy at Thursday night’s Department of Marine Resources public hearing, DMR Commissioner Patrick Keliher got into a heate
State of Maine sides with lobstermen, decides to pull minimum lobster size rule
Dozens of lobstermen voiced their concerns during a public hearing about the proposed rule change, which would have increased the minimum catch size from 3 1/4 inches to 3 5/16 inches.
Plan for Stricter Lobster Fishing Rules Scrapped Amid Strong Opposition From Lobstermen
Fishing regulators have scrapped a plan for stricter fishing rules amid concerns about a decline in baby lobsters in the warming waters off New England
Maine regulators clash with lobstermen at turbulent meeting, withdraw catch size rules
Regulators have withdrawn a proposal to increase the minimum size requirements for lobsters caught in Maine, a move praised by harvesters who said the change would give Canadian competitors an unfair advantage.
Maine pulls proposal to increase minimum size for lobster catch after fiery meeting in Augusta
Maine’s refusal to comply with the regulation does not come without potential consequences. Lobstermen said it's worth the risk.
Proposal to increase minimum size of lobsters caught in Maine withdrawn
Lobster harvesters and dealers said the change would have eliminated the most lucrative segment of their catch.
Changes to minimum size rules for lobster catch withdrawn
Lobster harvesters and dealers said the proposed change would have eliminated the most lucrative segment of their catch.
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Maine lobster industry in heated debate over gauge increase
Golden’s statement was met with gratitude from industry leaders. Virginia Olsen, director of the Maine Lobstering Union, expressed the community's relief: "Our members are very happy that the lobster ...
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Ultra-rare lobster named Arnold Clawmer rescued from Maine grocery store
An extremely rare, split-colored lobster was gifted a new home on Christmas Eve after he was discovered inside a Maine ...
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Gulf of Maine lobsters are experiencing a housing crisis
Lobster fishing has been a good business in the Gulf of Maine for a long time. With the exception of a few notable dips, both the landings and value of the catch have been on an upward swing for ...