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
How to Ship Lobsters If you live in Maine, or any other coastal state that offers amazing lobsters, you might want to ship lobsters to share with friends and family. The best, and often easiest option, is to use a company like ShopLobster that has all the supplies, packaging, and shipping capabilities necessary to do … Read more
A Day in the Life of a Maine Lobsterman: Tales from the Atlantic When most people think of a Maine lobsterman’s job, they conjure images of early morning coffee, sunny days, salty air, and pulling lobster traps. Once upon a time, this was an accurate summation of a lobsterman’s day, but today, fishing or hauling … Read more
Lobster and Cannabis Maine is known for its picturesque coastline and rich maritime heritage, and has long been celebrated for its amazing and sustainable lobster fishery. However, there’s a budding new industry taking over the Pine Tree State that’s adding a twist to the economy and culinary scene – cannabis. Lobster & Cannabis Together in … Read more
Lobster Fishermen and Right Whales There hasn’t been a single right whale entanglement in Maine waters in nearly two decades, despite the deployment of over 3 million lobster traps each year The Maine lobster industry has become a central point of discussion in ongoing environmental debates, often revolving around the North Atlantic right whale (NARW), … Read more
Equipment Needed for Lobster Fishing Catching lobster requires specific gear that is designed for particular purposes. Of course, catching lobster is the primary goal, but mitigating impacts on the environment, maintaining safety for fishermen, and supporting the lobster population are also important considerations that have impacted the design and function of lobster gear. There are … Read more
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