DMR - Maine Department of Marine Resources
10/05/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 10/05/2026 14:54
DMR Response to Supreme Court Order
October 5, 2026
Today, the Supreme Court declined to review the Department's electronic vessel tracking requirement in the lobster fishery, which leaves the First Circuit Court of Appeals' decision in place and brings a conclusion to this case.
DMR continues to believe this data collection requirement is critically important to the long-term sustainability of the lobster fishery and resource. It will inform the lobster stock assessment, enhance offshore enforcement, and support better decision-making in a range of federal management contexts.
Carl Wilson
Commissioner
ME DMR
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