The rapid warming of the Gulf of Maine over the past decade is largely responsible for the surprise failure of Gulf of Maine cod stocks to rebound from past overfishing, according to a new study. Five years ago, federal fisheries managers put tough fishing quotas in place to protect the region’s cod until their populations could rebuild from the devastating effects of decades of overfishing.

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  • Maine attorney general files lawsuit against oil companies over climate change
    The lawsuit also claims the defendants violated Maine law seven times, including failure ... proof that climate change is harming our lives, our health, and our economy – and it is time for the fossil ...
    11/26/2024 - 9:31 am | View Link
  • Maine AG files lawsuit against oil companies over climate change
    Attorney General Aaron Frey claims five major oil companies and the American Petroleum Institute deceived Mainers for decades about the role their products played in causing climate change.
    11/26/2024 - 8:29 am | View Link
  • Maine sues oil companies over impact of fossil fuels on climate
    Maine on Tuesday became the latest state to sue major oil companies including Exxon Mobil and BP and accuse them of deceiving the public about the role fossil fuels have played in causing climate ...
    11/26/2024 - 5:58 am | View Link
  • Maine Attorney General Files Suit Against Fuel Companies for Deceiving Mainers about Climate Change
    Attorney General Aaron Frey today announced that he has filed suit in state court against Exxon, Shell, Chevron, BP, Sunoco, and the American Petroleum Institute for deceiving Mainers for decades ...
    11/26/2024 - 4:16 am | View Link
  • Scientists at the University of Maine developing new tools to adapt to warming Gulf of Maine
    For years, scientists have been tracking how less cold water enters the Gulf of Maine while the hotter Gulf Stream is shifting north and adding warmer water to the region. This is impacting ...
    11/23/2024 - 2:56 pm | View Link
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