Research shows warming waters, acidification hurt lobsters’ ability to cope with stress and disease

University of Maine researchers explored how end-of-century ocean conditions could impact the state's signature crustacean.

Gulf of Maine lobster loses key sustainability label

The London-based nonprofit that sets standards for sustainable fishing will suspend its certification of the Gulf of Maine lobster fishery Aug. 30 because of its rope-heavy fishing methods.

Foundation hosts benefit for Maine lobstermen affected by COVID-19

The Protect Maine's Fishing Heritage Foundation is sponsoring the socially distanced event at a float off the southeast side of Chebeague Island, where boats can drop anchor.

Maine lobster industry’s large PPP loan recipients

1 in 3 Maine lobstermen lands federal pandemic loan

Lobstermen got more small Paycheck Protection Program loans than members of any other Maine industry, but the size of the average loan was small.

Pandemic relief flows to Maine’s lobster supply chain

A sprawling network of dealers, retailers and processors in the state received at least $9.2 million in federal Paycheck Protection Program loans.

Right whale is now critically endangered, global group finds

A worldwide conservation organization says the status of the rare species of whale has worsened to the point where it deserves greater attention from the environmental community.

Lobster prices falling in New England, and they could fall further

With restaurants slowed or shuttered, consumers are already paying less than $6 per pound in some markets – $2 to $3 dollars less than typical of this month in Maine.

Fishing captains can get COVID-19 aid for sternmen, too

New federal rules now allow boat captains to use federal Paycheck Protection Program funds to pay deckhands.

Green Plate Special: Eat more lobster — this is the kind of ask we really like

The lobster industry has been hit hard this year. Here's a recipe to help you do your bit to help them.