Nantucket Approves Amendments to Shellfish Regulations Amid Fishermen Concerns Nantucket town council updates shellfish regulations after extensive review and public hearing.

Nantucket's Select Board is shaking up fishing regulations, but local fishermen are raising concerns about new restrictions that could impact their livelihoods.

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Shellfish Association plans to hear from market expert Ken Brasfield on scallop trends Board agrees to invite Ken Brasfield to discuss base scallop marketing strategies

Nantucket's Council on Aging is bringing in seafood expert Ken Brasfield to help local fishermen navigate the shifting tides of scallop marketing!

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Nantucket debates regulation of green crab harvesting permits during town meeting Town officials discuss state requirements for green crab harvesting and local enforcement issues.

Nantucket's Harbor & Shellfish Advisory Committee is weighing the pros and cons of green crab harvesting regulations, debating whether casual fishers deserve a break from state requirements.

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Harbor Board extends fishing season to April with temperature condition Board approves April extension while stipulating a temperature limit for fishing.

The Harbor and Shellfish Advisory Board just voted unanimously to extend the fishing season, but with a crucial temperature twist—what does this mean for local fishermen?

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Fishermen report unusual black spots in scallops raising concerns in Peconic waters Scallop fishermen report increased sightings of unusual black spots in meat, prompting further investigation.

Nantucket's scallops are showing alarming signs of unusual black spots, raising urgent questions about the health of this vital fishery.

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