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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 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 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 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 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
The Life Cycle of a Lobster Lobsters live much longer than you might expect – and this is not the only surprise they have in store. Maine lobsters have a complex lifespan, so even as you enjoy eating them, you can learn more about this interesting marine crustacean. At ShopLobster, we take pride that our … Read more
Some Interesting Creatures that get Stuck in Lobster Traps If you have an interest in Maine lobster fishing, you might be wondering what other creatures might wander into a lobster trap. Simply put, anything that’s big enough to fit inside a lobster trap (also called a lobster pot) can end up stuck – but some ocean … Read more
What Is the Ideal Environment for Lobsters? Lobsters are amazing and resilient animals. So here at ShopLobster, we believe it’s important to highlight the questions surrounding their habitat. Questions such as, what exactly what is their ideal environment? What conditions do they need to not only survive, but to thrive? Proper temperatures, salinity, and specific … Read more
What Size Lobsters Taste the Best? Do Large Lobsters Have Tougher Meat? Larger lobsters tend to have thicker muscle fibers making the lobster meat tough, rubbery, and hard to chew. Even lobster tails from large lobsters can be tough to eat because of these thick muscle fibers. Muscle fibers usually grow in a single direction. Fibers running … Read more
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