PORTLAND, Maine — Maine fishing regulators are collecting applications for the state lottery that gives out scallop harvesting licenses.
Sea scallops are one of the most valuable marine resources in the state. The Maine Department of Marine Resources said it will accept applications through Friday at 4:30 p.m.
The state plans to give out eight licenses for drag boat fishermen and a half dozen for divers.
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The Maine Department of Marine Resources had been considering closing the Cobscook Bay area to fishing to prevent overharvesting scallops. The department said Thursday the area will remain open through at least Feb. 19. …
Knowing seafood’s seasons is important “for the same reasons that it’s important for people to know that there are seasons in farmed products,” said Monique Coombs, who oversees marine programs and fishing community engagement at the Maine Coast Fishermen’s Association. …
Maine’s scallop harvest declined by about a third in 2018, marking the first time in several years that the valuable fishery took a step back.
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