Emily Lane, former Island Institute board chairwoman and tireless champion for Maine seafood, was named one of Midcoast Villager’s “Leading Women!”
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How a Warming Gulf Could Save Maine’s Fishing Future
Posted by Gerogia Howe & filed under In the news.
This op-ed by Chris Payne of Maine Lobstermen Association breaks down how we can support Maine’s fishing families as our waters change.
Aquaculture for People and Planet, screened at Opera House
Posted by Gerogia Howe & filed under In the news.
Penobscot Bay Press reports 150 people gathered at the Stonington Opera House on August 27 for a screening of the Island Institute’s latest film: Aquaculture for People and Planet––the seventh in a series examining the impact of climate change on the coast of Maine and its blue economy.
New Program Aims to Help Lobstermen Adapt to Industry Changes
Posted by Laura England & filed under In the news.
The nonprofit Island Institute is teaming up with the Maine Center for Entrepreneurs to launch the “Fishing Plus Accelerator.”
“The Fishing Plus program is really about helping fishing families explore new business opportunities to diversify their income,” Jeff Frank, a senior community development officer with the Island Institute, said.
