This is the largest event of its kind in New England – one dedicated to offering fishermen, clammers, lobstermen, aquaculturalists and other related seafood industry participants an opportunity to meet on neutral ground with fisheries managers, state representatives, Congressmen and Senators.  In addition, there are family programs, a Trade Show, a Seafood Reception highlighting Maine’s seafood, a Banquet/Dance on the last night, as well as a benefit auction to raise money for kids from seafood families.

This is the largest event of its kind in New England – one dedicated to offering fishermen, clammers, lobstermen, aquaculturalists and other related seafood industry participants an opportunity to meet on neutral ground with fisheries managers, state representatives, Congressmen and Senators.  In addition, there are family programs, a Trade Show, a Seafood Reception highlighting Maine’s seafood, a Banquet/Dance on the last night, as well as a benefit auction to raise money for kids from seafood families.

NAMA’s booth will be in the main lobby of the Samoset Resort.  We’ll also be a part of the By Land & By Sea discussion on Friday @ 9 a.m. and the experimental summer shrimp fishery discussion at 1 p.m.

100% of the proceeds from the Forum’s Friday night auction are given out to kids from Maine seafood families – and that is an unusual event in today’s tight economy!  Anything donated to the Maine Fishermen’s Forum auction would be greatly appreciated – especially by the kids who, with hope and blessings, will do Maine and its citizens proud in their future endeavors.

For more information, please visit the Maine Fishermen’s Forum’s website.