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
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
LOBSTER NUMBERS ...
Fewer lobsters in '19, but Maine haul still strong
2019 catch was worth more than $485 million, the fourth highest in history
CLOSURE TO CONTINUE ...
Shutdown of shrimp fishery to continue in 2020
Interstate regulators met on Dec. 6 to consider the future of the industry
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 ...