The Ocean of Life: The Fate of Man and the Sea By Callum Roberts Viking, New York, NY. $30.00, hardcover, 416 pages, ISBN 978-0-670-02354-7 (2012). Penguin, New York, NY. $17.00, paperback, 432 pages, 978-0-143-12348-4 (4/30/13). Reviewed by Lee Bumsted If we are not inspired to protect the sea and the life within it for...
This is from outside the region, but we think it might be of interest. http://www.newsroom.gov.bc.ca/2013/04/unlocking-coastal-bcs-blue-carbon-opportunities.html Print
The Boston Globe: Deep cuts in catch limits will hit New England’s fishing fleet in less than three weeks, and there is little hint that any real relief is coming. But regulators and fishermen are still seeking ways to lessen a blow that fishermen say will finish them off. http://bostonglobe.com/business/2013/04/14/relief-sought-grim-fishing-year-approaches/8YJZ1aoDoBZasP5S5XcB6O/story.html Print
Portland Press Herald story on the planned Royal River dam removal. http://www.pressherald.com/news/dams-removal-will-help-restore-river_2013-04-15.html Print
Bangor Daily News has a good introduction on the American Eel. http://bangordailynews.com/2013/04/05/news/state/the-mysterious-eel-from-sargasso-sea-to-sushi/ Print
Maine Department of Marine Resources Commissioner Patrick Keliher said Friday that the Passamaquoddy Tribe had put the state out of compliance with fishing restrictions imposed by the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission by issuing more than twice the number of elver licenses it should have. http://bangordailynews.com/2013/03/31/news/down-east/passamaquoddys-to-hold-press-conference-on-elver-fishing-controversy/ Here is another Bangor Daily News story with...
