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Most valuable fish in U.S. are wriggly, weigh only a few grams, and fetch fishermen $2,000 a pound

Baby eels, also called elvers, are likely the most valuable fish in the United States on a per-pound basis.

15.03.2024 10

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Patrick Whittle

In just 8 years, Maine’s lobster haul has lost nearly 40 million pounds per year: ‘There’s no question climate change is affecting it’

From a 132.6 million peak in 2016, last year's haul was just 93.7 million pounds in 2023.

01.03.2024 7

Fortune

Patrick Whittle

Maine's lobstermen claim their boats have unconstitutional ankle bracelets because of rules designed to save rare whales

They claim "minute-by-minute surveillance of Maine’s federally licensed lobster fleet is unconstitutional, unwarranted and unfair to Maine...

09.01.2024 7

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Patrick Whittle

New England's $510 million lobster economy reels from near 40% population plunge

Officials have detected a 39% decline in young lobsters in the Gulf of Maine and Georges Bank areas, among the world's most important fishing grounds.

19.10.2023 5

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Patrick Whittle

11 lighthouse enthusiasts who are only allowed access once per year fall 10 feet onto rocky Maine mudflats after sudden bridge collapse

Doubling Point Lighthouse has stood since the late 19th century and is located in a small town of about 450 people about 40 miles up the coast from...

11.09.2023 5

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Patrick Whittle

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