Maine herring fishers get money after decline of fish, quota cuts

ASSOCIATED PRESS • April 27, 2023

Fishermen in Maine’s historic herring fishing business will receive money from the federal government to help cope with a decline in the fish population that has caused the industry to struggle. The government has appropriated $7 million for the fishermen, the Maine Department of Marine Resources said Wednesday. Atlantic herring were found to be overfished via a 2020 scientific assessment, and fishing quotas were slashed after that.