Maine Scallop Closures Announced

March 16, 2021 The Ellsworth American

The Maine Department of Marine Resources has instituted an emergency scallop fishing closure in the St. Croix River in Zone 3; and expanded existing closures in Frenchman Bay, Swan’s Island and Isle au Haut rotational areas.

Maine’s Richest Scallop Fishing Grounds Closed for Year

February 15, 2021 Associated Press

Maine fishing regulators are closing the state’s richest scallop fishing grounds in the coming days.

America’s Scallop Catch Expected to Dip Somewhat In 2021

The United States’ scallop catch is likely to decline by more than a fifth in the coming year, federal regulators have said.

KnowSeafood Creates the First Online Sustainable Seafood Market for Home Chefs

December 14, 2020 KnowSeafood

While the USDA recommends consuming two eight-ounce servings of seafood weekly, nearly 90% of Americans don’t get the recommended minimum. The solution: KnowSeafood. The New Bedford-based startup is launching a game-changing online seafood market that uses innovative blockchain technology to bring traceability and trust to the seafood chain.

Blue Harvest Relaunches Blue Water, Company’s Latest Upgraded Vessel

December 4, 2020 Blue Harvest Fisheries

Blue Harvest Fisheries has relaunched the Blue Water, the latest vessel in the company’s fleet to undergo extensive refurbishment and restoration. Another significant investment in the company’s future, Blue Water now features many state-of-the-art improvements that set the standard for safe, sustainable fishing.