Jun 21, 2019June New England Fishery Management Council Meeting UpdatesNew England Fishery Management Council Meeting met Tuesday - Thursday, June 11-13, 2019 DoubleTree by Hilton, in So. Portland, ME. The follo
Apr 1, 2019MCFA Public Comments on the NGOM Scallop Amendment 21Issues Amendment 21 will address Measures related to the Northern Gulf of Maine (NGOM) Management Area. Limited Access General Category...
Jan 15, 2018Why the Maine Coast Fishermen’s Association Opposes the Monhegan Wind ProjectOff the coast of Monhegan Island, an experimtal two turbine (12 megawatt) floating offshore commercial wind project is currently slated...
Dec 13, 2017The 2018 Gulf of Maine Scallop FixFisheries management is often very complicated. Different permits and different boats fish under different rules in different areas and...
Mar 21, 2017A Lost Opportunity for ScallopsThe first of March marked opening day for the 2017 federal scallop fishing season. Already the shells are flying. In 2016 the Gulf of...