House Panel Backs Bill Delaying New North Atlantic Right Whale Rules.

Rep. Golden Seeks Ten Years Before New Right Whale Rules Take Effect Carrie Jones Jul 23, 2026 The Bar Harbor Story is generously sponsored by Bar Harbor Bicycle Shop. MAINE—Additional protections for right whales—an endangered species in the North Atlantic Ocean—could be delayed for approximately a decade after Rep. Jared Golden (D-Maine)’s legislation has gained support from President Donald Trump’s administration. Last week that proposed legislation … Continue reading House Panel Backs Bill Delaying New North Atlantic Right Whale Rules.

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Whole Foods Says No More Lobster

Move comes even as lobster fishery receives two-year pause in regulations meant to help protect North Atlantic Right Whales BAR HARBOR—While lobstermen may have received a two-year pause about new fishing regulations, the Marine Stewardship Council, a fishery sustainability group, is suspending Maine lobster fishery’s certification after the federal court decision that is meant to protect North Atlantic right whales. Last summer, Judge James Boasberg … Continue reading Whole Foods Says No More Lobster

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Many Locals Wearing Red To Support Lobster Industry

A federal court case and seafood watch strike dual blows on the industry BAR HARBOR—Many locals are purposefully wearing red today to show their support of the lobster industry after the Monterey Bay Aquarium Seafood Watch lowered North American lobster to a “red/avoid” status because the industry may impact North American right whales on September 5. The organization has four possibilities for recommended purchases of … Continue reading Many Locals Wearing Red To Support Lobster Industry

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