Maine Eel Aquaculture Opportunity

Overview:

The Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission (ASMFC), under Addendum IV to the Interstate Fisheries Management Plan for American Eel, allows states to annually submit an aquaculture plan requesting up to 200 pounds of glass eels from within their waters for domestic aquaculture facilities, if certain criteria are met. The Maine Department of Marine Resources (DMR) would like to support Maine based aquaculture businesses that may be interested in utilizing this quota.

DMR Solicitation of Public Comment Regarding the 700 Acre Island Dredge Project in Islesboro, Penobscot Bay

Pursuant to 38 M.R.S. §480-D, sub-§9, the Maine Department of Marine Resources (DMR) is required to provide the Maine Department of Environmental Protection with an assessment of the impacts on the fishing industry of a proposed dredging operation. Gibson Point LLCis proposing to dredge an area behind an existing bulkhead adjacent to 700 Acre Island, off Islesboro, in Penobscot Bay. The project purpose is to ensure safe, all-tide, emergency access to the island.

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