News

New England Shrimp Population Still Looks Bad Amid Shutdown

New England Shrimp Population Still Looks Bad Amid Shutdown

Photo: clipart.com


PORTLAND, Maine (AP)   A new analysis of New England’s shrimp population doesn’t bode well for the future of the long-shuttered fishery for the crustaceans.

The Maine-based shrimp fishery has been shut down since 2013 because of concerns such as warming ocean temperatures and poor survival of young. Scientists working with the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission are assessing the shrimp stock, and so far it looks like little has changed.

Megan Ware of the fisheries commission says the results “look fairly similar to what we’ve seen in previous years.” That means reopening the fishery any time soon could be a tough sell. Regulators are expected to meet to discuss and vote on the subject this fall.

The shrimp were previously a popular winter seafood item in New England and around the country.

Latest Headlines

11 hours ago in Local

Republican Jonathan Bush Enters Maine Governor’s Race

Updated

Bush is the cousin of former President George W. Bush

12 hours ago in Local

Maine Man Arrest for Reportedly Driving 152 mph in New Hampshire

Bryce Legere was booked into the Carroll County Department

12 hours ago in Local

Sen. King to continue to vote for GOP stopgap bill to end shutdown

Maine U.S. Sen. Angus King says he'll continue supporting a stopgap measure proposed by Republicans to open the government.

13 hours ago in Local

11 dogs, 4 cats killed in fire that destroyed Avon home

11 dogs and four cats were killed in a fire in Franklin County.

20 hours ago in Local

Dion Frustrated Over Delay in Renewal of Popular Music Festival

City Council members are clashing over the terms of the contract