2020 News
- 11/25/2020: A Statement from Commissioner Keliher on the Suspension of the Search for the Emmy Rose
- 11/20/2020: Scallop License Lottery Winners Announced
- 11/18/2020: Aquaculture Lease Hearings 101 Learning Sessions facilitated by Maine Sea Grant and hosted by the Maine Department of Marine Resources
- 11/6/2020: A DMR Update from Commissioner Keliher
- 11/6/2020: Marine Patrol Identifies Man Who Died Yesterday in Northport
- 11/5/2020: Marine Patrol Investigates Fatality in Northport
- 10/29/2020: Deadline for Entry for the Scallop License Lotteries EXTENDED Until November 6
- 10/5/2020: Webinar Series to Focus on Collaborative Lobster Research
- 10/1/2020: Shore and Harbor Grants Support Waterfront Development
- 9/29/2020: A DMR Update from Commissioner Keliher
- 9/21/2020: Coronavirus Food Assistance Program 2 Available for Aquaculture Operations
- 9/14/2020: ME-NH Trawl Survey Scheduled to Start September 21st
- 9/14/2020: A Message from Commissioner Keliher Regarding USDA's Announcement of Trade Relief Program for US Fishermen Impacted by Retaliatory Tariffs
- 9/11/2020: Lotteries for Dive and Drag Scallop Licenses Open September 14
- 9/8/2020: Marine Department of Marine Resources Receives Funding to Improve Lobster Research
- 9/3/2020: An Update from Commissioner Keliher Regarding CARES Act Funds
- 9/2/2020: Marine Patrol Investigating Little Deer Isle Fatality
- 9/1/2020: Body of Missing Kayaker Recovered Near Ogunquit
- 8/31/2020: Woman Involved in Diving Accident Yesterday has Died
- 8/31/2020: Maine Marine Patrol Searching for Missing Kayaker near Wood Island in Piscataqua River
- 8/30/2020: Marine Patrol Investigating Recreational Dive Accident
- 8/26/2020: Marine Patrol Responds to Lobster Boat Sinking
- 8/25/2020: Economic Recovery Grant Program Offers Relief to Businesses and Non-Profits
- 8/24/2020: Buoy Maine - a Pitch Competition to Support Innovation in Maine's Working Waterfront and Coastal Communities
- 8/24/2020: Salmon Aquaculture Businesses Eligible for USDA Funding - Application Deadline September 11
- 8/21/2020: Maine DMR to Partner with Mass DMF and Atlantic White Shark Conservancy on Research
- 8/17/2020: Notice to Fishermen: Request for Public Comment Regarding the City of Rockland Dredge of the Fish Pier off Commercial Street in Rockland, Maine
- 8/11/2020: Statement from DMR Commissioner on Order Denying Motion for Interim Injunctive Relief
- 8/11/2020: September 1 Lobster Gear Marking Requirements
- 8/9/2020: Maine Marine Patrol Releases Identity of Deceased Man Recovered from Webhannet River Yesterday
- 8/8/2020: Maine Marine Patrol Recovers Body from Webhannet
- 7/31/2020: Maine DMR Continues to Urge Caution for People Recreating in or on Coastal Waters
- 7/31/2020: Bureau of Parks and Lands updates water access restrictions at Popham Beach and Reid State Parks
- 7/30/2020: Bureau of Parks and Lands issues updated beach safety measures
- 7/29/2020: Maine Marine Patrol Continues Search for Sharks after Monday's Attack
- 7/28/2020: Notice of Public Comment Regarding Fishing Industry Impacts Regarding the Bath Iron Works Sinking Basin Dredge in the Kennebec River Bath, Maine.
- 7/28/2020: Name of Shark Attack Victim Released - Officials Urge Caution for Swimmers and Paddlers in Casco Bay Region
- 7/27/2020: Marine Patrol Investigates Possible Fatal Shark Attack
- 7/26/2020: Body of 70 Year Old Georgetown Man Recovered from Kennebec River
- 7/26/2020: Marine Patrol Searching for 70 Year Old Georgetown Man Missing in the Kennebec River
- 7/24/2020: Notice of Public Comment Regarding Fishing Industry Impacts of Proposed Maintenance Dredge Projects in Rye Harbor, New Hampshire with Disposal of Material in Maine.
- 7/24/2020: Updated COVID-19 Checklist - Charter Boat Industry
- 7/22/2020: DMR's Online Licensing and Landings System Will be Down for Maintenance Tomorrow Morning
- 7/20/2020: DMR Needs Correct Contact Information to Distribute CARES Act Relief Funds
- 7/9/2020: Marine Patrol is Seeking Bids on Two Vessels
- 7/8/2020: Small Scale Menhaden Fishery Opens Thursday, July 9, 2020
- 7/7/2020: Paycheck Protection Program has Reopened - Deadline to Apply is August 8th
- 7/3/2020: Updated COVID-19 Checklist - Marinas, Boatyards, and Marine Manufacturers
- 7/2/2020: Effective July 2, 2020, Daily Menhaden Landing Limit Reduced to 6,000 Pounds
- 6/29/2020: Maine Marine Patrol to Focus on Boating Under the Influence and Boating Safety During 4th Weekend
- 6/26/2020: Menhaden Episodic Event Fishery Opens June 29, 2020
- 6/26/2020: Governor Mills Urges U.S. Commerce Secretary to Reject Petition Harming Maine Lobster Industry & Right Whale
- 6/26/2020: Update from Maine DMR Aquaculture Program
- 6/19/2020: Notice of Public Comment Regarding Fishing Industry Impacts of Proposed Private Maintenance Dredge Project in the Royal River, Yarmouth Maine
- 6/18/2020: Notice to all Commercial Pelagic and Anadromous License holders targeting Menhaden
- 6/15/2020: Notice of Public Comment Regarding the Wood Island Harbor and Biddeford Pool Federal Navigation Project, Biddeford, Maine
- 6/8/2020: Preliminary 2020 End of Season Elver Landings Report
- 6/3/2020: SBA Accepting New EIDL Loan Applications from Aquaculture Businesses
- 5/21/2020: New Sensors Improve Access to Important Environmental Data
- 5/21/2020: Maine Marine Patrol Encourages Safety Heading into Recreational Boating Season
- 5/19/2020: Marine Patrol Responds to Capsized Sailboat
- 5/13/2020: Industry Survey to Inform Maine's Spend Plan for $20 million in CARES Act Relief Funds
- 5/12/2020: Shore and Harbor Planning Grants - Deadline to Apply, June 22, 2020
- 5/7/2020: Statement from Commissioner Keliher on Today's Announcement of $20 Million for Maine's Fishing and Seafood Industry
- 5/4/2020: Guide Businesses and Marinas Can Re-Open by Complying with Guidelines
- 5/1/2020: Notice to State Waters Halibut Fishermen: Season Reduced by Two Weeks to May 18 - June 13
- 4/30/2020: Tips for Applying for Pandemic Unemployment Assistance
- 4/29/2020: DOL to Host Unemployment Benefits Info Sessions
- 4/28/2020: Department of Labor to Accept Pandemic Unemployment Assistance Applications May 1
- 4/26/2020: SBA to Resume Paycheck Protection Program, Monday, April 27 - Funds Will Go Quickly
- 4/22/2020: Maine Eel Aquaculture Opportunity
- 4/21/2020: NOTICE TO FISHERMEN: Notice of Public Comment Regarding Fishing Industry Impacts of Proposed Private Maintenance Dredge Project, Biddeford Pool
- 4/17/2020: NOTICE TO HALIBUT FISHERMEN: Please Complete Survey to Provide Input into Potential Fishery Regulations
- 4/11/2020: Message from DMR Commissioner Keliher About Recent Court Decision
- 4/8/2020: Payroll Protection Program Loans Available for Maine's Fishing and Seafood Industries
- 4/7/2020: FROM NOAA: Don't Forget Your Dealer Permit for Direct Sales! GARFOs Permit Office is available to help
- 4/6/2020: Governor Mills Encourages Maine Small Businesses to Apply to Federal Paycheck Protection Program
- 4/6/2020: Notice Regarding Voicemails for DMR Licensing Division
- 4/6/2020: Guidance for Lobster Harvesters Regarding Direct-to-Consumer Sales
- 4/3/2020: Governor Mills Issues Executive Order that Delays Requirement to Renew Seafood Dealer Licenses
- 4/2/2020: NOAA: Northeast Observer Waiver Extended through April 18
- 4/2/2020: National Science Foundation Research Grant to Study Impacts of Climate Change on Lobsters
- 4/1/2020: Message to Industry from Commissioner Keliher About Yesterday's Executive Order
- 4/1/2020: Preliminary 2020 Elver Landings Report
- 3/30/2020: Information for Industry Regarding Bivalve Shellfish Direct Sales
- 3/27/2020: Frequently Asked Questions - 2020 Elver Harvesting Season
- 3/26/2020: Guidance for Maine Elver Fishermen to Prevent the Spread of COVID-19
- 3/26/2020: Maine to Open Elver Fishery After Implementing COVID-19 Protections
- 3/23/2020: New Publication Helps Oyster Farmers Get Product to Market
- 3/21/2020: Department of Marine Resources Temporarily Closes Elver Fishery Over Coronavirus Concerns
- 3/20/2020: Notice to Industry Regarding Access to DMR Facilities and Licensing Resources
- 3/19/2020: Notice from Commissioner Keliher to Elver Industry - 2020 Season Postponed
- 3/19/2020: Aquaculture Hearings, Scoping Sessions, and Pre-Application Meetings Postponed
- 3/19/2020: COVID-19 Protection Measures in Place, but On-line Services Still Available
- 3/16/2020: A Message from DMR Commissioner Keliher to Maine's Lobster Industry
- 3/9/2020: Tyler Sirois Receives 2020 MLA Officer of the Year Award
- 3/6/2020: Maine's 2019 Commercial Landings Were the Second Most Valuable of All Time
- 3/3/2020: Comment Period Extended for Nordic Aquafarms
- 2/28/2020: Nine Mainers Win Chance to Enter Lucrative Elver Fishery
- 2/24/2020: Notice Regarding Elver Lottery
- 2/12/2020: States Schedule Hearings on Atlantic Herring Draft Addendum III
- 1/24/2020: A Statement from Commissioner Keliher Regarding Yesterday's Loss of Fishermen Joe Nickerson and Chris Pinkham
- 1/15/2020: Elver Lottery to Allow New Entrants into Maine's Lucrative Elver Fishery
- 1/10/2020: New Marine Patrol Officers to Serve in Machias and Boothbay Harbor After Academy
- 1/3/2020: Maine Submits Right Whale Proposal to NMFS
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