THE CENTER SQUARE • November 9, 2020
Maine's fishermen are concerned about potential closure of fishing grounds under new federal rules being considered for right whale protections. “Anytime you talk about closing areas, there are profound impacts to the fishing communities and the ecosystem,” Ben Martens, Executive Director of The Maine Coast Fishermen's Association (MCFA) told The Center Square. “You could put it in an area that could decimate an entire community.”