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The Island Institute works to sustain Maine’s island and coastal communities, and exchanges ideas and experiences to further the sustainability of communities here and elsewhere.
Island Institute & Luke's Lobster partner to energize Maine's marine economy
In the wake of the pandemic, Maine’s fishermen and coastal communities have been challenged in unprecedented ways. With diminished demand for Maine’s seafood placing Maine’s marine economy at risk, the Island Institute and Luke’s Lobster have formed a creative partnership and are leveraging more than $2.5 million in funding and shared financial resources to build new markets for Maine’s premium seafood that will drive economic activity in our coastal communities. The purpose of this partnership is to build new markets for Maine seafood, invest in clean energy and decarbonization, and provide opportunities for our state's fishermen, aquaculturists, and the blue economy.
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