Maine Center for Coastal Fisheries

Secure a sustainable future for fisheries and fishing communities in Eastern Maine and beyond, with goals to:1) Deliver practical tools and support for today's fishermen to adapt and succeed in a changing fishery.2) Partner with schools and community-based groups to provide K-12, university-level, and professional education to prepare fishermen, regulators and scientists for effective co-management roles.3) Lead an initiative to establish the Eastern Gulf of Maine as the first U.S. Ecosystem-based pilot where fisheries are co-managed by fishermen, community-based organizations, scientists and governments.4) Contribute to ongoing learning and science-based policy for sustainable fisheries locally, nationally and globally.5) Inform the public about a sustainable fishing future and engage broad support for the mission within and beyond Eastern Maine fishing communities.6) Strengthen the Maine Center for Coastal Fisheries as a vital and maturing organization.