We have developed a plan to either allow lobsters which are harvested in waters far from the coast of Maine to be landed in our state, or reimburse Maine vessels for the revenue lost under Maine state law.  Our objectives are to:

√ Amend Maine’s bycatch lobster landing law to conform with federal law.
√ Respect Maine’s traditional nearshore lobster fishery.
√ Mitigate the primary reason Maine traditional groundfish vessels land their catch outside of the state.
√ Stabilize Maine’s shoreside groundfish support industries.

More details of the proposal can be found under the Our Plan menu link at the top of the page.

Select Facts & Figures for information concerning Maine's lobster and groundfish fisheries. 

Under News & Opinion, you'll find news stories related to the fisheries, plus opinions - both pro and con - on amending Maine's lobster landing law. 

We answer the most common questions we are asked under FAQ.

Like to add your voice in support of Maine's groundfish communities?  Choose Support.

Natural resources such as forestry and fisheries play an important part in Maine's  economy.  We believe citizens should understand the facts surrounding the important public policy question of who is granted the right to benefit from the harvest of a public resource.

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