Martime Shorts: Maine grants, in-person meetings, annual survey
Two Maine programs were recently awarded multi-year grants from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to support the recovery of the endangered Atlantic salmon.
Waterfront
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Report says vessels speed in right whale protection zones
A new report has found that most vessels are exceeding speed limits in areas designated to protect critically endangered North Atlantic right whales.
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Iconic sardine boat restoration project larger than first predicted
When Campbell “Buzz” Scott embarked on restoring Pauline, a 1948 sardine carrier, he knew it was going to be a bit of a project.
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Rare lobsters head to aquariums
“Ghosty,” the rare white and blue lobster that was pulled up by 12-year-old Northeast Harbor lobsterman Elli Harbor, has found a new home.
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Bar Harbor will demolish ferry terminal after new plan is made
The town will proceed with the demolition of the aging state ferry terminal once it has a plan to replace it.
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Maritime Shorts: Ocean acidification, whale entanglements, flooding trend
Coastal communities across the U.S. saw record-setting high tide flooding in 2020, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, a trend that is expected to carry on into 2022 and beyond without “improved flood defenses.”
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Lobsters may hear with hair
A new study indicates that lobsters can possibly hear through their hair.
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A pound of scallops? Researchers test if scallops grow in lobster pounds
Can scallops grow in a lobster pound? A team of local researchers is trying to find out.
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Business is booming at boatyards
Several boatyards across the region reported that things are full steam ahead.
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State picks preferred spot for offshore wind research array
State officials have identified their ideal location for what would be the first offshore wind research area in the country.