Maine Fishermen and Women Will Remain the Best
Commercial Maine fishers brought in $611 million in 2023. According to data, Maine lobstermen brought in $464 million of that revenue in 2023.
From maine.gov, “The Maine seafood industry continues to be a powerful economic engine for our state,” said Governor Janet Mills. “The dedication to sustainability and premium quality by our fishermen, aqua culturists and dealers is a source of tremendous pride for everyone who calls Maine home.”
In 2023, there were approximately 18,000 full-time and part-time harvesters in the state of Maine.
This data is no mystery to The Maine Congressional Delegation which has recently dedicated more than $2,000,000 to educate and train future fishermen and women.
According to WABI.TV, Two commercial fishing associations were selected to receive the funding.
Maine Coast Fishermen’s Association will get just over $90,000 to establish an online knowledge hub that will provide educational training and will care for the health and wellbeing of fishermen and women.
Eastern Maine Skippers Program will receive roughly $300,000 and will serve eight rural schools along the coast, training 80 high school students and 16 graduates annually.
On their website, Maine Coast Fishermen's Association shares that they strive to ensure that fishermen have the community infrastructure and environmental resources to maintain Maine's coastal cultural identity and sustain vibrant working waterfronts for this and future generations of Maine fishermen.
Eastern Maine Skippers Program shares that they are empowering Maine's next generation of maritime stewards with the tools, mentors, and a community network needed to thrive in a changing world.
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