Maine Fishermen's Forum

06/15/2026

https://theconversation.com/how-out-of-work-fishermen-saved-the-american-revolution-282034

A British ban stripped thousands of skilled mariners of their livelihoods overnight – and gave Washington a chance to turn the tide.

06/06/2026

NOAA surveys East Coast fishing crews amid industry pressures https://tinyurl.com/5f7v399c

05/27/2026

https://www.bangordailynews.com/2026/05/21/york/york-business/fishing-boats-maine-diesel-prices-iran-war/

The issue, stretching from Maine's rocky coast to South Korea and the Netherlands, could compound the Iran war's already significant threats to the global food system.

05/11/2026

https://cleantechnica.com/2026/05/03/the-new-england-fishing-industry-is-helping-scientists-to-understand-ocean-changes/

Climate variability and change is impacting the marine ecosystems and communities, businesses, and fisheries.

05/04/2026

https://golden.house.gov/media/press-releases/golden-wins-president-trump-s-support-for-extending-moratorium-on-lobster-right-whale-regulations-until-2035

WASHINGTON — Congressman Jared Golden (ME-02) today won the support of the White House for his legislation to protect Maine’s lobstermen from new regulations related to the North Atlantic right whale until 2035.

04/13/2026

“I got lucky”: Brian Robbins reflects on a life in fisheries journalism: https://tinyurl.com/2suauzne

04/02/2026

https://www.nationalfisherman.com/maine-fishermens-forum-draws-industry-together-honors-legacy

For three days in early March, Maine’s commercial fishing industry gathered once again at the Samoset Resort in Rockport, Maine, marking the 51st annual Maine Fishermen’s Forum with a mix of policy discussions, industry updates, and the kind of dockside camaraderie that can be found in masses du...

03/26/2026

We’re still smiling over the memories and are so grateful for this incredible community.

Here’s a little look back at some of the moments from this year’s Forum!

SAVE THE DATE FOR NEXT YEAR: March 4-6, 2027!

03/24/2026

Good times! 🎸