WMTW: Big changes could be coming for local lobstermen, but not as soon as expected
Read the full story on WMTW. PORTLAND, Maine — The implementation of a proposed rule that says fishermen must catch larger lobster or toss them back in the water has been delayed. The Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission decided in a 9-1 vote on Tuesday to hold off on new limits on catch size by […]
NEFSA Applauds Addendum 27 Delay
Washington, D.C. – The New England Fishermen’s Stewardship Association (NEFSA) is praising federal regulators for delaying new regulations that threaten the future of the iconic lobster fishery. The Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission (ASMFC) voted 9-1 late Tuesday to delay implementation of Addendum 27 by six months to July 1, 2025. Addendum 27 increases minimum […]