A Message from DMR Commissioner Keliher to Maine's Lobster Industry

Dear Industry Member,

The Department is immediately suspending enforcement of the regulatory prohibition on wet storage of gear. This enforcement suspension will be revisited after 30-days, at which point a determination will be made whether it will continue. We are doing this because of current and potential market uncertainties associated with Coronavirus, and to control the spread of COVID-19 on fishing vessels where social distancing is difficult. Please contact your local Marine Patrol Officer for information.

During this challenging time, we continue encourage all sectors of the industry to collaborate and to actively communicate with each other about the realities of the market.

Patrick Keliher
Commissioner
Department of Marine Resources
207.624.6553