The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has granted over $125,000 to the Maine Department of Marine Resources to investigate the distribution and abundance of shortnose sturgeon in the Penobscot River.
"Maine relies heavily on the health of its marine resources and these conservation efforts are critical to protecting our state’s natural habitats," said Senators Olympia Snowe and Susan Collins in a joint statement. "This grant funding is essential to helping the Maine Department of Marine Resources implement successful projects that are critical to keeping our fisheries alive and prosperous."
The results ....