Stay Salty with Slack Tide Sea Salt
The ocean is a salty place. In one cubic mile of seawater, there are 120 million tons of salt. But getting that salt from the ocean to...
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The Maine Coast Fishermen's Association works to enhance the sustainability of Maine’s fisheries by advocating for the needs of community-based fishermen and the environmental restoration of the Gulf of Maine.
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Hayley Ann Sea Bags
Last year, we worked with Hayley Brown and Sea Bags to design the Hayley Ann Sea Bag to honor our board president, and Hayley's father, Joe Nickerson who perished at sea in January of 2020.
We are doing a limited run of 30 Bags this fall so if you did not purchase one last year NOW is the time.
Orders close Oct 31st and will be shipped in time for the holidays.
Lobstermen v. NMFS
On September 27, the Maine Lobstermen’s Association filed a lawsuit against the National Marine Fisheries Service challenging the federal government's 10-year whale protection plan.
The MLA’s complaint asserts that NMFS’s is failing to rely on the best scientific information as required by law... read more about the lawsuit HERE
Runners Raise over $11,000 for MCFA
MCFA had seven runners participating in the Maine Marathon to raise money on behalf of MCFA's Fishermen Wellness Program. Learn more about their experience here.
Thank you to all who donated!
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