Signs at Portland jetport upset some who depend on fishing for livelihoods

PORTLAND PRESS HERALD • February 24, 2022

Four new signs at Portland International Jetport are upsetting some Mainers, including those who depend on fishing for their livelihoods. The advertisements, sponsored by People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, say “Save the Whales: Don’t Eat Fish” and show what appears to be a replica of a whale in plastic netting. In smaller lettering, they also say “Fishing gear kills 300,000 whales and dolphins annually” and “Go vegan.” The signs – two the size of a large poster and two closer to billboard size – stand out in stark contrast to other advertisements and vendors in the jetport that promote enjoying lobster.