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- All other questions or issues regarding licensing or LEEDS: Email DMR licensing at licensing.dmr@maine.gov or call 624-6550, option 2
News and Notices
- : Maine Department of Marine Resources Launches Program to Improve Research and Support Species Recovery of Atlantic and Shortnose Sturgeon
- : NOTICE: Maine Coastal Mapping Initiative to conduct Benthic Mapping Survey May 15th - October 31st, 2025
- : Maine Elver Harvest Reported Through 2AM 4/17/25
- : Surveys of the Maine Research Array Wind Energy Area Scheduled for July 2, 2025 - September 30, 2025
- : Passamaquoddy Elver Gear Must be Removed from the Water by 8 AM Tomorrow - Purchase of Elvers from Passamaquoddy Elver Harvesters Prohibited After Noon Tomorrow
Proposed, New, or Emergency Regulations
- Posted : Notice of Rulemaking Adoption - Chapter 32 Elver Quota System for 2025 Season
- Posted : Notice of Agency Rule-making Proposal - Chapter 41 Atlantic Menhaden PUBLIC HEARING: March 11, 2025: 5:00 p.m. - COMMENT DEADLINE: March 22, 2025
- Posted : Notice of Agency Rule-making Proposal - Chapter 55 Gear Restrictions COMMENT DEADLINE: March 21, 2025
Meetings and Events
- : Aquaculture Public Hearing or Scoping Session : Aquaculture Public Hearing - Deep Blue Aquaculture LLC
- : Aquaculture Public Hearing or Scoping Session : Aquaculture Public Scoping Session - Krista Tripp
- : Aquaculture Advisory Council : Aquaculture Advisory Council Quarter 2 Meeting
- : Lobster Advisory Council : Lobster Advisory Council Meeting - April 28, 2025
- : Aquaculture Public Hearing or Scoping Session : Aquaculture Public Hearing - Great Ledge Cove Seafood, LLC
Featured Links
- Love Nature? Help Us Count River Herring on the Pennamaquan River
- Clam/Shellfish Closures and Hotline: 1-800-232-4733
- Maine Marine Patrol Contacts
- DMR Tribal-State Collaboration Policy (PDF file, 80 KB)
- DMR Tribal-State Collaboration Agency Guidance (PDF file, 134 KB)
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