Here's an amazing video we recently did with our friends at Knack Factory. We have worked with the team at KF for a long time, starting with our Hard Tellin' video series that you can find on our YouTube channel. This video showcases the extensive damage inflicted by January's storms along Maine's coastline, as well as perspectives from people that saw (and felt) the damage firsthand. Together, we persevere.
Maine Coast Fishermen's Association
Fisheries
Brunswick ME, ME 547 followers
Together, we persevere.
About us
The Maine Coast Fishermen’s Association identifies and fosters ways to restore the fisheries of the Gulf of Maine and sustain Maine’s iconic fishing communities for future generations. Established and run by Maine fishermen, the objectives of MCFA are to provide a voice for our fishing communities, to rebuild the Gulf of Maine ecosystem, and to support diverse fishing businesses throughout Maine
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http://www.mainecoastfishermen.org
External link for Maine Coast Fishermen's Association
- Industry
- Fisheries
- Company size
- 2-10 employees
- Headquarters
- Brunswick ME, ME
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 2006
- Specialties
- Fisheries, Advocacy, Community outreach, Seafood, and Education
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93 Pleasant Street
Brunswick ME, ME 04011, US
Employees at Maine Coast Fishermen's Association
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Learn a little bit more about the Maine Coast Fishermen's Association and Ben Martens in the post from the Brunswick Downtown Association. Together, we persevere.
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I am so proud to introduce the inaugural cohort of Green Teen interns of 2024. As part of a four-week internship, these high school students will work together to design a public awareness campaign on a local environmental topic of their choice. Along the way, the Green Teens will work closely with amazing mentors: Dr. David Fields (Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences), Monique Coombs (Maine Coast Fishermen’s Association), Jamie Silvestri (ArtVan), John Herrigel (Maine Oyster Co.), and Amanda Pleau (Maine Maritime Museum). In just four weeks these students explore the connections between climate change, coastal communities, ocean science, and Maine fisheries. On a personal note, it has taken me six years to get this program funded. Thank you to all those who believed in meaningful professional experiences for high school students and helped make it happen. Katherine Conroy, this would have been impossible without you. Introducing our 2024 Green Teens! Ren Kauffunger (Morse High School) Caspar Greenstone (Mt. Ararat High School) Aron Amsden (Wayfinder School) Evelyn Goudreau (Mt. Ararat High School) Emme Dillingham (Mt. Ararat High School) Kurt Coen (Mt. Ararat High School) Stan Spooner (Mt. Ararat High School) Photo 1 | Top row: Ren, Caspar, Aron, bottom row: Evelyn, Emme, Kurt, Stan Photo 2 | Green Teens work together to complete a plankton tow. Photo 3 | Caspar tracks the declining mass of a shell as it sits in vinegar over time to link the concepts of climate change and ocean acidification and its effect on shellfish. Photo 4 | Green Teens cohort walks with Dr. David Fields of Bigelow Labs on their way to take water samples in search of zooplankton. Dr. Fields connected the studies of chemistry, biology, mathematics, and applied science while thinking about why copepods are keystone species on Earth.
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The Maine Coast Fishermen's Association commends U.S. Senators Susan Collins, Edward Markey, and Dan Sullivan as they spearheaded a bipartisan coalition of Senators in the introduction of the Fishing Industry Safety, Health, and Wellness Improvement (FISH Wellness) Act. The commercial fishing industry faces substantial challenges, including increasing regulations, offshore development, and rising business costs, leading to considerable stress and uncertainty. Numerous obstacles currently hinder fishermen from readily accessing care. Initiatives like this one aim to gradually eliminate these challenges, making it easier for commercial fishermen to access the support they need. We are also grateful to our partners at Fishing Partnership Support Services and New England Young Fishermen's Alliance for their continued efforts to advocate for mental health support and safety training for commercial fishermen. Link below to read our column in the Portland Press Herald. Together, we persevere.
Fishermen Wellness: One giant leap for fishermen’s mental health
mainecoastfishermen.org
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New Maine Coast Dock Talk! eDNA, is a method of detecting and monitoring species by collecting their DNA from environmental samples like water, soil, or air. Ben Martens chats with Emily Pierce and Alex Ascher about their research into eDNA and the application of this emerging data collection process for Maine's fisheries. https://lnkd.in/epM36_ki
The Opportunity of eDNA for Maine's fisheries by Maine Coast Dock Talk
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Did you hear the news? MCFA's Fishermen Feeding Mainers program just passed 1 MILLION meals donated to kids and those in need in Maine. Thank you to everyone who has helped build this amazing program. Learn more about it from Ben Martens interview on Community Radio WERU 89.9 FM (weru.org) then head over to our website to make a donation for #givingtuesday https://lnkd.in/db6m4nCJ
Around Town 11/22/23: Local News, Culture and Events
https://archives.weru.org
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MCFA has a podcast! Maine Coast Dock Talk is conversations with folks exploring news, science, history, and culture as it relates to Maine's commercial fisheries. In this episode, David Reidmiller of the Gulf of Maine Research Institute chats with Ben Martens about a new study out of Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution suggesting that the Gulf Stream is weakening. Give a listen wherever you find your podcasts. https://lnkd.in/eRG98sBh
A Weakening Gulf Stream with David Reidmiller by Maine Coast Dock Talk
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MCFA's working locally and nationally to support working waterfront.
The working waterfront is our gateway to the amazing seafood we harvest here in Maine and around the country. Without it, we lose crucial connectivity within our local food system and significantly reduce the opportunity that seafood represents. Thank you, Senator Collins, for continuing to advocate for Maine’s iconic fishing industry and fighting to bring much-needed resources and attention to our working waterfront communities. Thanks National Fisherman & Carli Stewart for the nice write-up https://lnkd.in/eXeSRkRQ
Senators Collins and Reed Introduce Bill to Preserve Vital Working Waterfronts
nationalfisherman.com
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We are so thrilled that Gouldsboro produced and printed their version of Scuttlebutt. “It’s friendly and welcoming, but gives a realistic idea of what it’s like to live in a working waterfront town,” said Pauline Angione, a founding Gouldsboro Shore member. As coastal communities in Maine change, it's imperative to educate new residents and celebrate what makes working waterfronts so incredibly special. Guides like Scuttlebutt help towns do just that. Together, we persevere.
What’s the scuttlebutt? Gouldsboro has the answer
ellsworthamerican.com
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When you think of coastal towns, what comes to mind? Seagulls, bustling harbors, charming downtowns, and a unique blend of tradition and innovation. In a recent panel hosted by Maine Coast Fishermen’s Association, Maine Downtowns Center, and SEA Maine called “Working Waterfronts, Downtowns, and Entrepreneurship”, we explored the intricate relationship between working waterfronts and vibrant downtowns, featuring insights from a panel of experts deeply connected to these coastal communities... Read more at the link in our bio. Together, we persevere. Maine Downtown Center Maine Development Foundation SEAMaine - Maine Seafood Economic Accelerator
Working Waterfronts, Downtowns, and Entrepreneurship
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