LOBSTER PRICES ...
FISHING INDUSTRY ...
Trump signs memo to aid US lobster industry
Directs USDA to provide subsidies like those given to soybean and other agricultural growers
LEADERSHIP ...
Sununu nominates Mason to Fish and Game post
Scott Mason could serve as the next executive director of the state Fish & Game Department
SHIFTING HABITAT ...
Lobster, sea scallop habitat could shift off the Northeast
Researchers suggest lobster will move further offshore, sea scallops will shift to the north
health concerns ...
Ocean shellfish harvesting on hold for now in NH
High levels were detected of a marine algae, can lead to Amnesic Shellfish Poisoning
trout conservation ...
Larger streams are critical for wild brook trout conservation
Study recently published in Ecological Applications
survey ...
UF surveys to identify impact of pandemic on Florida’s agriculture and marine industries
The first round of surveys is scheduled to close May 15
PRIVATE LANDS ...
Encouraging public access to private lands
USDA funds promote hunting, fishing, other wildlife-dependent recreation
LOBSTER NUMBERS ...
Fewer lobsters in '19, but Maine haul still strong
2019 catch was worth more than $485 million, the fourth highest in history
FINAL COMMENTS ...