The American Lobster Board at the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission (ASMFC) has approved Draft Addendum XXVII for public comment. Maine has scheduled three hearings to gather public input on Draft Addendum XXVII, which considers measures to increase protection of the Gulf of Maine/Georges Bank (GOM/GBK) lobster spawning stock.

Lobster Draft Addendum XXVII:

The American Lobster Board at the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission (ASMFC) has approved Draft Addendum XXVII for public comment. Maine has scheduled three hearings to gather public input on Draft Addendum XXVII, which considers measures to increase protection of the Gulf of Maine/Georges Bank (GOM/GBK) lobster spawning stock.

Lobster Draft Addendum XXVII:

The American Lobster Board at the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission (ASMFC) has approved Draft Addendum XXVII for public comment. Maine has scheduled three hearings to gather public input on Draft Addendum XXVII, which considers measures to increase protection of the Gulf of Maine/Georges Bank (GOM/GBK) lobster spawning stock.

Pursuant to 38 M.R.S. §480-D, sub-§9, the Maine Department of Marine Resources (DMR) is required to provide the Maine Department of Environmental Protection with an assessment on the impacts on the fishing industry of a proposed dredging operation.  The U.S.

This is just a reminder that at the 2023 Fishermen’s Forum, DMR will have staff from both the Licensing Division and the Landings Program available to assist with any licensing or reporting needs.  Weather permitting, you can find them from 9 am to 3 pm, Thursday to Saturday, in the Samoset’s Fitness Center, ready to answer questions, or walk you through the online licensing or electronic reporting requirements.   

Here’s your chance to support restoration of rainbow smelt, a small fish with a big impact on Maine’s coastal ecosystem, culture, and economy.

The quarterly meeting of the Commercial Fishing Safety Council will take place from 12:30pm - 1:30pm on March 3, 2023.

In accordance with 5 M.R.S.A 6200 et seq., the Commercial Fishing Safety Council will vote on a Remote Meeting Policy at their March 3, 2023 Council meeting.

Public comment on this policy will be accepted at the Commercial Fishing Safety Council meeting to be held on March 3, 2023 at 12:30 PM. Written comments on the proposed meeting policy will be accepted until 4:30 PM March 2, 2023.

The Department of Marine Resources (DMR) is holding a public hearing on the proposal listed below:

Ben Wiant of Romulus, New York has joined the Maine Marine Patrol a