Lobster Fishers Sue to Block Closure Meant to Aid Whales

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — A group of Massachusetts lobster fishers has sued the federal government over an emergency closure of fishing grounds that is … [Read more...]

NOAA Testing Ropeless Lobster Fishing Gear

HYANNIS - Ropeless lobster fishing gear is being tested by federal officials off the coast of Massachusetts. NOAA's Northeast Fisheries Science … [Read more...]

Legal Sizes for Lobsters Could Change to Protect Population

PORTLAND, ME (AP) - The rules about the minimum and maximum sizes of lobsters that can be trapped off New England could soon become stricter, … [Read more...]

NOAA Extends Limit on Fishing to Protect Whales

HYANNIS - The federal government has extended a ban that prohibits lobster and crab fishing in certain areas off of the coast of Massachusetts in an … [Read more...]

Lawmakers Using Spending Bill To Delay Lobster Restrictions

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) - Maine's congressional delegation is using a federal spending bill to delay new lobster fishing restrictions aimed at helping … [Read more...]

Whole Foods Decision to Pull Lobster Divides Groups

PORTLAND, ME (AP) — Environmental groups are once again at odds with politicians and fishermen in New England in the wake of a decision by high-end … [Read more...]

Lobster Rules To Protect Whale Will Wait Until 2024

PORTLAND, ME (AP) — A federal judge has ruled that new lobster fishing restrictions designed to conserve rare whales will be delayed until 2024 to … [Read more...]

Fishermen Appeal Ruling That Protects Endangered Whales

PORTLAND, ME (AP) - The state of Maine and a fishing group are appealing a federal judge’s decision that new rules intended to protect endangered … [Read more...]

Fishermen Must Be Heard About Whale Rules, Maine Gov. Says

PORTLAND, ME (AP) - Maine’s governor says the federal government is moving ahead too quickly with potential new restrictions on the lobster fishing … [Read more...]

Judge Rules Against Fishermen Bid to Stop Whale Protections

PORTLAND, ME (AP) - A federal judge has denied a request from fishing groups that sought to challenge new fishing rules designed to protect rare … [Read more...]



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