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PublishedAugust 24, 2023
Massive algae bloom in Gulf of Maine mystifies, worries scientists
Researchers say this kind of algae does not produce harmful toxins, but they worry its eventual die-off could lead to low oxygen levels that have preceded large fish and shellfish kills in other areas.
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PublishedAugust 18, 2023
Maine Voices: Let’s move ahead with Belfast fish farm proposal
Grant Nordic Aquafarms the power of eminent domain to raise farm-raised salmon, which is more sustainable and economical than lobster.
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PublishedAugust 3, 2023
Court deals another blow to proposed Belfast fish farm
The Maine Supreme Judicial Court has ruled that a local conservation group had the right to challenge a permit for a controversial aquaculture facility in Belfast. The permit will now return to the city for review.
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PublishedMay 15, 2023
Kelp dryer could allow Maine seaweed farms to triple output
The machine, developed by Ocean's Balance, is intended to solve the exacting challenges seaweed farmers face when trying to preserve their harvest.
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PublishedApril 11, 2023
Aquaculture development on Down East coast hits a roadblock
A group of business owners and residents is challenging the Jonesport Planning Board’s decision to allow a $110 million facility that would cultivate yellowtail kingfish.
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PublishedApril 9, 2023
Ocean fish farm proposed off New England coast
A group of fish farmers wants to be the first to bring offshore aquaculture to the waters off New England by growing salmon and trout miles from land.
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PublishedApril 9, 2023
Dispute over $500 million Belfast fish farm moves back to state agency
Both sides now say a suspension of Department of Environmental Protection permits makes sense while legal fights continue.
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PublishedMarch 29, 2023
Maine Voices: Time for Nordic Aquafarms to pull out of Belfast
Its controversial salmon farm has divided the community for over five years, is mired in legal troubles and is simply in the wrong place.
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PublishedMarch 9, 2023
Commentary: Maine should shun initiatives to industrialize our coastal communities, waters
Restoration and protection efforts will sustain and strengthen our local fishing economies, cultures and marine ecosystems.
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PublishedMarch 1, 2023
Court deals blow to $500 million fish farm plans on Midcoast mud flats
The proposed salmon-raising facility in Belfast got a setback when the Maine Supreme Judicial Court issued a ruling that sorts out who owns a parcel of intertidal land.
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