DEPT. OF MARINE RESOURCES

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Green Sea Urchins (Strongylocentrotus drobachiensis) in Maine

Some of the links below are PDF files, and may require Adobe Reader software (download free here) .  Please contact Maggie Hunter if you need an alternate format.

• 2008-09 Maine Sea Urchin Fishing Season - PDF file, 2 pages, 22 kb
• Maine Sea Urchin Zone Council Page
• Maine Sea Urchin Fishery and Research Information
• Commercial Fishing License Applications (see Marine Harvesting Application)
• Notes:
  • Zone 1 divers/rakers/trappers who wish to change their early/late season designation must do so by September 1. For more information, call the DMR licensing division at 624-6550.
  • Zone 2 harvesters who wish to change their early/late season designation must do so by September 15. For more information, call the DMR licensing division at 624-6550.
  • Harvesters who wish to switch zones must apply by July 31.  Applications are processed on a first-come, first-served basis. A switch from Zone 1 to Zone 2 is only allowed if there is an applicant who wishes to switch from Zone 2 to Zone 1, and vice versa.  For more information, call the DMR licensing division at 624-6550