Last year, Maine's lobster fishery brought in almost $500 million to the state, and even more when you count the economic benefits to dealers, processors and restaurants. Now, with the pandemic hindering the market for lobsters locally and around the world, this signature industry has been impacted severely. We will talk about how the industry is facing challenges, and what efforts are underway to find new ways to market lobsters and connect with consumers.
Guests
Marianne LaCroix, executive director, Maine Lobster Marketing Collaborative
Pat Keliher, commissioner, Maine Department of Marine Resources
Angus King (call-in), independent U.S. senator for Maine
Kristan Porter (call-in), president, Maine Lobstermen's Association
Steve Kingston (call-in), owner, The Clam Shack
Resources
- Senate Report: Former Trump Aide Paul Manafort Shared Campaign Info With Russia
- Thousands Of Mainers Have Already Requested Absentee Ballots For November
- China Lowers Lobster Tariff, While Coronavirus Roils U.S. and Canada Lobster Markets
- Judge Says He'll Decide Within 2 Weeks When Feds Must Issue New Right Whale Protection Rules
