Our Causes

The Maine lobster industry serves as a model for sustainable fisheries around the world. The Maine Lobster Community Alliance (MLCA) serves as an education and charitable organization serving both fishermen and the general public who feel a strong affinity for this historic fishery and its people.

The Maine Lobster Community Alliance (MLCA) was formed in 2010 with a vision to:

• Strive to preserve Maine's lobster industry.
• Educate the public about Maine’s lobstering heritage.
• Reinforce and pursue scientific research that furthers sustainability.
• Support distressed fishing families and their community.

MLCA's programs include conservation, leadership training, scientific investigation, and education through its monthly newspaper, "Landings."

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SeaShare a nonprofit organization that partners with the seafood industry to provide nutritious seafood to food banks and hunger relief organizations across the United States. Founded in 1994, Seashare works with seafood processors, distributors, and fishermen to donate their excess seafood to those in need.

The organization's mission is to help alleviate hunger and malnutrition by providing a healthy protein source to those who may not have access to it. By working with the seafood industry, Seashare helps to reduce waste and improve sustainability by redirecting excess seafood to those who can benefit from it.

Seashare partners with a network of food banks and other hunger relief organizations to distribute the donated seafood. Since its founding, Seashare has distributed millions of pounds of seafood to those in need.

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Lobster is more than a delicacy enjoyed around the world, it is a cornerstone of Maine's economy, providing a livelihood for thousands of hard-working fishermen, and many more shoreside employees.  The mission of the Lobster Institute is to promote, conduct, and communicate research focused on the sustainability of the American lobster fishery in the US and Canada. They provide technical and educational outreach, disseminate research findings, and engage stakeholders in solving challenges faced by this iconic fishery.

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