Portland Press Herald story on the lottery for the baby eel fishery in Maine. http://www.pressherald.com/news/overcoming-slim-odds-for-elvers_2013-02-14.html Print
Portland Press Herald story on the lottery for the baby eel fishery in Maine. http://www.pressherald.com/news/overcoming-slim-odds-for-elvers_2013-02-14.html Print
Nice graphics and explanations of Nemo from science writers at Climate Central. http://www.climatecentral.org/news/what-you-need-to-see-to-understand-blizzard-nemo-15579 Print
“The number of days for shrimp harvesting was doubled to four days a week due to the weak catch since the season started last month.” http://www.pressherald.com/news/Maines-shrimp-fishing-days-increased.html Print
Maine Public Broadcasting’s call-in show featuring Ben Martens, Executive Director of the Maine Coast Fishermen’s Association, Maggie Raymond, Executive Director of Associated Fisheries of Maine, and Meredith Mendelson, Deputy Commissioner of Maine Department of Marine Resources. Topic is recent cuts to cod fishing and shrimping. http://www.mpbn.net/OnDemand/AudioOnDemand/MaineCalling/tabid/288/ctl/ViewItem/mid/3682/ItemId/25976/Default.aspx Print
“Storm surges coinciding with a high tide can be particularly concerning, add to that a full moon and you have a guarantee of some coastal flooding. The role that rising sea level has in this equation may be more than linear. Some scientists are predicting that rising sea level will also mean higher tidal...
“he use of marine protected areas is helping some species recover from overfishing and other stresses, and is helping protect migratory species like whales and some sea birds. Networks of protected areas are intended to help safeguard breeding and feeding grounds for threatened species and help conserve our marine environment.” http://thechronicleherald.ca/opinion/644095-marine-protected-areas-vital Print
