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Lobster prices tumble; future is cloudy as exports shut down

ROCKPORT, Maine — Lobster prices are tumbling, and shippers fear the worst could be yet to come as the seafood …

America’s got scallops: Catch is up, consumers shelling out

PORTLAND, Maine — America’s harvest of scallops is increasing to near-record levels at a time when the shellfish are in …

Scientists hope DNA in water could be way to save rare fish

PORTLAND, Maine — Scientists in Maine are using DNA to try to preserve the remaining populations of a fish that …

Good news for wild blueberries in faltering No. 1 state

PORTLAND, Maine — Growers in the No. 1 wild-blueberry state suffered another bad year, but agriculture officials say there are …

Layoffs hit, prices lag as tariff pinches lobster industry

PORTLAND, Maine — The American lobster industry is starting to feel the pinch of China’s tariff on U.S. seafood as …

Waters off New England in midst of record year for warmth

PORTLAND, Maine — The waters off of New England are already warming faster than most of the world’s oceans, and …

Historic cod fishery had worst year in history in 2017

PORTLAND, Maine — One of the most historic fisheries in the country hit an all-time low last year as cod …

China tariffs could hurt remaining US shark fin business

PORTLAND, Maine — A new set of Chinese tariffs on U.S. seafood including items made from shark fins could jeopardize …

Lobster industry fears weaker shells, but evidence is mixed

PORTLAND, Maine — More people outside the U.S. are enjoying the New England tradition of cracking open a freshly cooked …

Harvest of clams continues to dwindle in New England

PORTLAND, Maine — The harvest of soft-shell clams is dwindling along the coast of New England, where the shellfish are …

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