"Maine Lobster Industry Seeks Relief After Record Storm Damage"
The Maine lobster industry is facing significant challenges as it rebuilds after major storms, with widespread damage to public infrastructure and businesses. Rising sea levels and more intense storms due to climate change are forcing the industry to rethink rebuilding efforts and invest in resilient infrastructure. Lobstermen are working to address the existential threat posed by climate change, but the rebuilding process is costly and complicated, requiring new regulations and permitting processes. The community is seeking aid from local and federal sources while grappling with the need to balance overbuilding and underbuilding in the face of future climate-related challenges.