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Challenges of Fishing: Wind, Current & Tides
Challenges of Fishing: Wind, Current & Tides Commercial fishermen are the backbone of the seafood industry. They face a multitude of challenges navigating the ocean, not to mention numerous local, state, and federal regulations. Fishermen also live with a lot of uncertainty about how much they will catch and where, and their schedules are unpredictable … Read more
The Evolution of the Lobster Boat
The Evolution of the Lobster Boat The history of lobster boats in Maine is a story of resilience, innovation, and the symbiotic relationship between the rocky coastline and industrious fishermen. Fishing vessels for lobstering have undergone significant transformations over the years, evolving from humble beginnings into the specialized and efficient craft that dot the beautiful … Read more
Underwater Fight Club V.II: Maine Lobster vs. Rock Lobster
Underwater Fight Club V.II: Maine Lobster vs. Rock Lobster While Maine lobsters have two large claws and prefer the cooler waters of the Gulf of Maine, Florida lobsters or rock lobsters have no claws and prefer the sunshine and warmth. Hypothetically speaking, if a Maine lobster and a Florida lobster decided to each go on … Read more
Underwater Fight Club – Vol. I: Lobster vs. Octopus
Underwater Fight Club – Vol. I: Lobster vs. Octopus While lobsters and octopuses live in different environments and have distinct characteristics, it’s fun to imagine how they might interact if ever they were to encounter each other in an ocean floor brawl. Lobsters are crustaceans that have a hard exoskeleton, claws, and a segmented body. … Read more
Federal & State Management of Maine Fisheries
Federal & State Management of Maine Fisheries The Maine lobster fishery is a significant and economically important industry, and its management involves both state and federal regulatory frameworks. Lobster fishing in Maine is primarily governed by the Maine Department of Marine Resources (DMR) at the state level and the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission (ASMFC) … Read more
Stay Away From Fake Seafood Products
Stay Away From Fake Seafood Products The global seafood market faces an increasing challenge as counterfeit products infiltrate restaurants, markets, and grocery stores. From mislabeling to outright substitutions, fake seafood poses a threat to both consumers and the integrity of the fishing industry. Seafood holds a cherished place in the culinary world. Chefs love to … Read more
Why Real Lobsters Taste Better Than AI Lobsters
Why Real Lobsters Taste Better Than AI Lobsters Can you tell the difference between the image of a real lobster and an image of a lobster created by AI? While AI continues to improve its generation techniques, lobsters have long been a notoriously difficult species for it to render. So, there’s still hope that we … Read more
Lobster and Hip Hop: Rapper’s Delight
Lobster and Hip Hop: Rapper’s Delight Hip hop, born in the Bronx during the 1970s, was a revolutionary cultural movement that emerged as a powerful expression of urban African American youth. It originated in the neighborhoods of New York City, where DJs, MCs, graffiti artists, and breakdancers collectively crafted and built a new art form … Read more
The Evolution of Lobsters
The Evolution of Lobsters Lobsters are a peculiar and fascinating species that have captured the hearts and stomachs of people worldwide. Specifically, Homarus americanus, more commonly known as the American lobster, has gained particular fame in part because of the incomparable Maine lobster industry and hardworking lobstermen that harvest the tasty and fascinating species. Let’s … Read more
