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By connecting the knowledge of fishermen, the findings of scientists, and the world of policymakers, Maine Center for Coastal Fisheries is fostering sustainable fisheries in Eastern Maine. Learn more about what we’re doing through our Maine Center for Coastal Fisheries media coverage. Also see our News Archive from previous years.

March 6, 2025 | Island Ad-Vantages
Local students shine at Fishermen's Forum »
August 29, 2023 | Legacy.com
Rev. Theodore Hoskins »
September 29, 2022 | Island Ad-Vantages
MCCF welcomes new executive director »
September 1, 2022 | Maine Boats, Homes, & Harbors
New boats, sharks, & climate change - New fisheries display »
August 31, 2022 | Ellsworth American
Prices down, costs up for lobstermen »
August 24, 2022 | Portland Press Herald
The Wrap: Deep Dive on Clam Cooking »
June 24, 2022 | WVII
MCCF unveils newest display »
June 2, 2022 | Island Ad-Vantages
Middle school lobstermen take survival training »
May 4, 2022 | Ellsworth American
Groups question aquaculture “roadmap” »
April 26, 2022 | The Working Waterfront
Stonington hosts ‘Jane’s Walk’ on Saturday, May 7 »
April 26, 2022 | Maine Coastal News
Youth Safety Survival Program »
April 20, 2022 | Ellsworth American
Guided Stonington walk May 7 »
April 7, 2022 | Island Ad-Vantages
More vexing changes for lobster industry »
March 29, 2022 | Ellsworth American
River Herring Network receives grant support »
March 22, 2022 | Mount Desert Islander
Maritime Shorts: Offshore wind energy talk »
March 13, 2022 | Mount Desert Islander
Reconnecting with history »
March 1, 2022 | Bowdoin College
Eat Local Seafood, Two Students Urge »
February 15, 2022 | News Center Maine - 207
Farming scallops in Maine »
February 9, 2022 | Ellsworth American
Downeast Trout Unlimited meeting Feb. 16 »
February 1, 2022 | Ellsworth American
Anderson retiring from coastal center »
January 11, 2022 | United Press International
Climate change could end Maine's lobster boom, some fear »
January 6, 2022 | Mount Desert Islander
Viewpoint: Maine lobster can innovate a promising future »
December 12, 2021 | Boston Globe
The Lobster Trap »
December 7, 2021 | Ellsworth American
In the land of lobster, seaweed finding niche »
November 8, 2021 | Mount Desert Islander
NOAA awards $2M in climate-related lobster research »
October 21, 2021 | The Working Waterfront
It’s time for a working waterfront advocate »
October 8, 2021 | Ellsworth American
Downeast area eyed for ocean monitoring station »
September 2, 2021 | Island Ad-Vantages
Lobster fishing banned in huge swath of Maine waters »
August 11, 2021 | Ellsworth American
Maine Center for Coastal Fisheries benefit canceled »
August 3, 2021 | Mount Desert Islander
Life on the water »
August 2, 2021 | State of Maine Department of Marine Resources
New Marine Patrol Officers to Serve Downeast »
July 26, 2021 | Mount Desert Islander
Rare lobsters head to aquariums  »
July 22, 2021 | Island Ad-Vantages
Fishermen slow offshore wind farm development »
July 1, 2021 | Island Ad-Vantages
Young adults look at climate change »
June 30, 2021 | The Working Waterfront
Yes, it is a pretty great bay »
June 14, 2021 | Mount Desert Islander
Halibut missed the hooks this year »
June 8, 2021 | Ellsworth American
Discovery Wharf to reopen »
May 18, 2021 | Ellsworth American
Army Corps review of salmon farm requested »
April 23, 2021 | Mount Desert Islander
“Ocean Optimism” talk »
April 5, 2021 | Star 97.7
Environment vs. Industry »
April 1, 2021 | Island Ad-Vantages
Stonington once again top port in Maine »
March 26, 2021 | Mount Desert Islander
Maritime Shorts - MCCF Lunch & Learn »
March 25, 2021 | The Working Waterfront
‘Sweet and salty’ scallop fishery in good shape »
January 3, 2021 | Mount Desert Islander
Helping young fishermen »
November 25, 2020 | Island Ad-Vantages
Not your ordinary classroom experience »
October 8, 2020 | Island Ad-Vantages
Lobster developments keep fishermen busy »
October 1, 2020 | Island Ad-Vantages
Gideon takes her campaign to the waterfront »
October 1, 2020 | Mount Desert Islander
Maritime Shorts - In hot water »
September 30, 2020 | The Working Waterfront
Seaweed, shellfish aquaculture are thriving in Hancock County »
September 28, 2020 | The Working Waterfront
Warm currents feeding Gulf of Maine outpacing cold currents »
September 25, 2020 | Ellsworth American
Sara Gideon meets with lobstermen in Stonington »
September 16, 2020 | Penobscot Bay Pilot
Have a burning question about lobstering? Ask Leroy! »
September 8, 2020 | State of Maine Department of Marine Resources
Marine Department of Marine Resources Receives Funding to Improve Lobster Research »
September 8, 2020 | Mavis Butterfield's One Hundred Dollars a Month
Ask Leroy – A True Maine Gem »
August 27, 2020 | Island Ad-Vantages
Judge refuses to shut down lobster industry »
August 27, 2020 | Mount Desert Islander
Sea farmers to share insights »
August 13, 2020 | Mount Desert Islander
Online auction supports MCCF »
August 9, 2020 | Ellsworth American
Project aims to restore fish passage to river »
August 6, 2020 | Boston Globe
Spotlight on Stonington »
July 16, 2020 | Island Ad-Vantages
Fish For Everyone to celebrate local seafood »
May 28, 2020 | Castine Patriot
The alewives are running »
May 27, 2020 | Fox 22 Bangor I ABC 7
Center for Coastal Fisheries takes talk series online »
May 4, 2020 | Ellsworth American
Lobstermen help schools amidst pandemic crisis »
April 30, 2020 | Mount Desert Islander
Skippers online »
April 30, 2020 | Island Ad-Vantages
Nobody said giving away lobster would be easy »
March 26, 2020 | Island Ad-Vantages
Pandemic expected to cause economic slowdown »
March 19, 2020 | Island Ad-Vantages
Facilities, restaurants close to curb virus spread »
February 10, 2020 | Mount Desert Islander
Registration for fish forum »
November 8, 2019 | Island Ad-Vantages
Stonington hosts fifth annual tourism symposium »
July 18, 2019 | Island Ad-Vantages
Hungry for clams? Be ready to dig deep »
July 2019 | Fishermen's Voice
A Career-Long Project »
June 9, 2019 | Portland Press Herald
When is a fish not a fish? »
May 29, 2019 | The Ellsworth American
All About Maine »
May 23, 2019 | WABI 5
Eating with the Ecosystem »
May 9, 2019 | Island Ad-Vantages
Clam talk highlights issues, conservation »
April 24, 2019 | Maine Department of Marine Resources
Newest Marine Patrol Vessel Christened »
April 16, 2019 | Gloucester Daily Times
Build a Marine Center on I4-C2 Property »
March 2019 | Maine Ties
Exploring the Future of Fishing »
January 3, 2019 | Island Ad-Vantages
Kumiega reflects on eight years in the House »