CLOSURE TO CONTINUE ...
ALTERNATIVES ...
Some propose Mainers farm quahogs to beat pests
Maine's shellfish industry is currently dominated by oyster and mussel farming
FISHING REGULATIONS ...
Maine to hold lotteries for entry into scallop fishery
Lottery applications are open now and will remain open until 4:30 p.m. on Nov. 8
INVASIVE ALERT ...
Invasive crab species turns up in Maine waters
Can pose problems for aquaculture businesses because they prey on young oysters
shellfish season ...
Shellfish season set to open Sept. 28
Recreational shellfish season will remain open through May 15, 2020
FISHING INDUSTRY ...
NH oyster farming industry gains ground
New USDA data puts annual sales at nearly half a million dollars
CHANGING WORLD ...
Climate change could shrink oyster habitat in CA
Ocean acidification just one of several climate-related threats for shellfish
REGULATIONS ...
Lobstermen join with pols to oppose whale rules
Federal team has called for the removal of half the vertical trap lines from the Gulf of Maine
DATA NEEDED ...
UMaine seeks harvesters to help with shellfish survey
Survey aims to gather data about soft-shell clams and other shellfish
POPULATION CONCERNS ...