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July 31: DMR offices and labs will be closed Friday, August 7; Marine Patrol officers will be on duty and the Aquarium will be open - more information on open hours and state closure days here
July 24: NMFS releases 2008 Fisheries of the US report: Maine ranked 3rd state with $287 million commercial landed value
July 22: Important notice about 2009 tender licenses, not available after Sept. 11
July 10: Atlantic herring Area 1A will continue to be open two days a week; States will meet August 3 to discuss adjustments
July 1: Charts from NOAA with the Atlantic Large Whale Take Reduction Plan Maine exemption line
June 26: NEFMC approves groundfish Amendment 16, sectors
June 5: Cobscook Bay Rockweed Management Area
May 27: Small Business Administration loans and other financial assistance available
May 23: Maine State Aquarium open for the season to groups by reservation, and seven days a week to the public
News from NMFS for federal permit holders

The Maine Dept. of Marine Resources was established to conserve and develop marine and estuarine resources; to conduct and sponsor scientific research; to promote and develop the Maine coastal fishing industries; to advise and cooperate with local, state, and federal officials concerning activities in coastal waters; and to implement, administer, and enforce the laws and regulations necessary for these purposes.

This page was last updated August 5, 2009.

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