A Lifeboat for Fishermen

When congress revised bankruptcy laws a few years ago, they included one major provision that didn’t get media attention: fishermen gained access to Chapter 12.

Faced with challenges, lobstermen call for U.S.-Canadian combined effort

Fundy Tidal Power: What Impact On Fisheries?

It’s no secret that tidal power is now being explored as a viable alternative to dependence on domestic and foreign fossil fuels. And the Bay of Fundy, with some of the highest tides in the world, is considered by experts to be a logical place for tidal power development.

Portland firm recycles sails, things “green” and supports good causes

Product Idea

Repo rumor swirls among lobstermen swamped in debt

Lacking hard data or the sight of fishing boats clogging up coastal bank parking lots, it’s difficult to confirm persistent and growing rumors that repossessions are soaring and as many as 100 lobstermen could lose their boats through loan defaults this year.

PEI fish plants take steps to find more workers

The Prince Edward Island Seafood Processors Association (PEISPA) is attempting to address a lack of suitable accommodations for fish plant workers.

Rising Green

Grocers on the Maine coast join the sustainability revolution

Violations Not Mentioned

A Modest Proposal

Selling the Catch, Keeping the Money

Fishing industry goes retail — and local