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April 2014 | Vol April 2014 | Vol. 22, No. 4 PREDICTING THE FUTURE A COMPLICATED TASK 2013 LANDINGS By Melissa Waterman linked the number of young-of-the- marine resource agencies and indus- REMAIN HIGH year lobsters (those born in that year) try members from Rhode Island to Despite the best eff orts of mediums found in cobblestone nursery areas Atlantic Canada. Wahle’s lab at the MLA staff and psychics, we still don’t have and the predicted abundance of le- University of Maine serves as the cen- the ability to predict the future. gal-sized lobsters in the future. tral data hub for the survey. Lobsters, the state’s most lucrative Fishermen take note of what they fi shery, experienced another year observe at sea throughout the year as Unlike other creatures, fi guring out A 2004 paper authored by Wahle, Lew of record landings and value. At a means to forecast what they might how many lobsters have passed from Incze and Michael Fogarty stated, 125,953,876 pounds, lobster land- see in years to come. Seeing lots of the larval to juvenile stage is tricky. In “We developed a growth model that ings were the second highest on re- young lobsters in a trap usually indi- the fi rst place, they hide. In the sec- projects the impact of the observed cord since the Department of Marine cates some good fi shing years ahead. ond, there’s not much to tell you how settlement patterns on future fi sh- Resources (DME) and National What scientists do isn’t much dif- old a lobster is even if you fi nd them ery landings. Th e model incorporates Marine Fisheries Service began ferent. Th ey survey the seafl oor for because they shed their carapace so variations in individual growth rates keeping records. In addition the per lobsters and then use mathematics, frequently when they are young. obtained from prior fi eld and labora- pound value increased by 20 cents computers and some very complicat- In 1989 and 1990, Wahle started sam- tory studies.” from $2.69 to $2.89. ed equations to estimate how many pling mid-coast Maine and Rhode Th e authors used “empirical data Th e preliminary report indicates that young lobsters might survive to har- Island to determine just how many on size-at-age to develop a logistic the total landed value for Maine lob- vestable size. Th ose resulting models juvenile lobsters had managed to model providing the probability of give marine resource managers the fi nd a hiding place in cobble under- attaining harvestable size (> 83 mm data on which to base regulatory de- sea areas. He then took those data carapace length) at a given age. Th e cisions. But can those models accu- to devise a model that could predict projection model then combines the rately predict the future in the face of the future abundance of legal-size settlement index and growth model a changing Gulf of Maine? lobsters in those areas. Wahle’s early to estimate the contribution of each Back in 2004, University of Maine sampling work expanded into the settlement year class to the fi shery scientist Rick Wahle and colleagues yearly American Lobster Settlement recruitment in subsequent years.” devised a mathematical model that Index, conducted by collaborating A subsequent paper published in 2009 Continued on page 18 Continued on page 11 Maine Lobstermen’s Association Proud sponsor of Landings 207-967-4555 | [email protected] |www.mainelobstermen.org CHANGE IS FOCUS OF 2014 FISHERMEN’S FORUM Page 2 COASTAL OUTLOOK By Melissa Waterman Th oughts from the MLCA president Lobster once again took center stage at the 2014 Maine Fishermen’s Forum. Th e importance of Maine’s lobster fi shery and the need to Page 3 U.S. Postage Paid Postage U.S. Portland, ME 04101 PRST STD 454 No. Permit GUEST COLUMN improve its marketing were emphasized by Governor Paul LePage at a Friday presentation by the new Maine Lobster Marketing Fishermens’ knowledge important Collaborative (MLMC). “Now that we have a sustainable industry, we to wind project can go to work. We need to protect the brand. It’s a healthy prod- Page 4 uct. Long live the lobster industry of Maine!” he said. Maine lob- MLA MEMBER PROFILE ster received certifi cation as a sustainable fi shery from the Maine Ernie Burgess, Chebeague Island Stewardship Council in 2013, which allows seafood businesses to use the coveted MSC label on Maine lobster and lobster products. Page 5 Continued on page 20 ACA UPDATE Pages 7-9 NEWS FROM THE MLA Page 15 REMARKABLE PEOPLE Togue Brawn Page 19 THE HEALTH OF LOBSTERMEN Health screenings help fi shermen Page 22 IN THE NEWS Former DMR Commissioner George LaPointe models an auction item at the Maine Fishermen’s Forum. Mike Young photo. Maine Lobstermen’s Community Alliance Community Lobstermen’s Maine 315 Box P.O. ME 04043 Kennebunk, Page 2 | LANDINGS | April 2014 President’s NOTES COASTAL OUTLOOK Th oughts from MLCA President Patrice McCarron After a remarkably cold and snow-fi lled winter, Maine lob- tremendous array of wellness events which include health stermen are beginning to ready their gear and themselves screenings and health insurance enrollment. Landings pro- Board of Directors for another lobster fi shing season. vides an overview of the seminars and health events as well As the front page story in this month’s issue of Landings as highlights of the Saturday award ceremonies. David Cousens, Chairman notes, 2013 was another year of strong lobster landings We’ve heard from many readers that you enjoy getting to in the state. August 2013 was the single biggest month of know members of our lobstering communities through the James Dow, Vice Chairman landings on record, with nearly 33 million pounds har- pages of Landings. Th is month, we introduce you to Ernie Elliott Th omas, Treasurer vested. But the tale of two Maine’s played out in the lob- Burgess of Chebeague Island, who was a young man when ster industry, with downeast Maine posting another phe- the Maine Lobstermen’s Association took form in 1954. William Brennan nomenal year of landings lead by He talks to Landings about the Hancock County (with nearly 45 experiences of his father, Alger Amy Lent million pounds), Knox County Burgess, and other MLA mem- Kristan Porter (with nearly 34 million pounds) bers during a federal investiga- and Washington County (with tion of the association in 1958, Staff nearly 24 million pounds). By and why it is important to him to contrast, York County landed support the MLA. President: Patrice McCarron less than 4 million pounds and Many worry about the lack of Cumberland County landed just diversity in our fi sheries, and Landings Editor: 12 million pounds. Fortunately, Maine’ over reliance on the lob- Melissa Waterman the price paid per pound nudged ster fi shery. As fi sheries are re- Executive Assistant: slightly upward – here’s hoping built in Maine, so too is the op- Sarah Paquette it will continue in that direction portunity to grow new business. this year! Readers will fi nd in this issue of Landings is published monthly. It is Th e lobster industry has been full Landings the story of a woman provided for free to all Maine lob- of surprises in recent years, with who sees a prosperous future in stermen thanks to the support of large volumes of lobster being the Maine scallop fi shery which, newsletter sponsors. Th is month’s landed at unexpected times. No It’s hard not to have a good time at the annual just a few years ago, was lagging. edition is sponsored by the Maine one can truly say what the future Maine Fishermen’s Forum, as these attendees show. Togue Brawn of Portland brings a Lobstermen’s Association. may bring. Th is month Landings Mike Young photo. sense of enthusiasm and possibil- introduces us to scientists who ity to the scallop fi shery through are working hard to do just that when it comes to lobster. her young business, Maine Dayboat Scallops. Th e use of predictive models allows scientists, resource Landings also provides important information to lob- managers and lobstermen alike to gain a sense of the tim- stermen on two NOAA research projects planned for this Get noticed in ing of the catch each year and the abundance of the lobster spring and summer. Beginning in May, NOAA will be de- resource in future years. All the environmental changes ploying a series of buoys in Casco Bay to collect tidal and occurring in the Gulf of Maine, particularly warmer water current information, and in July and August, the NOAA re- LANDINGS! temperatures, make fi ne tuning these models increasingly search vessel Ferdinand Hassler will be conducting a bot- important. And as our industry has learned the hard way, tom mapping survey along the coast of York County. 2013 Advertising Rates these tools are not only critical in assessing the resource, but also in helping businesses plan appropriately for the As we look forward to the upcoming lobstering season, it Full page (10 x 14.65 inches) $945 upcoming season. is always wise to look back at the hard work of the genera- tions before us. In our series Voices, this month we recount Half page (10 x 7.35 inches) $500 Th e annual Maine Fishermen’s Forum was held at the be- a story told by Albert Collins of Blue Hill about his grand- ginning of March. Th is year’s forum was well attended and Quarter page (4.9 x 7.35 inches) $280 father.
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