All Lobsters Look the Same, So Why is This One Blue? Live lobsters aren’t bright red like we’re used to seeing in cartoons and movies, they are mottled brown to blend in with the ocean floor. But every once in a while, a Maine lobster fisherman will catch a lobster in a completely different color. … Read more
Lobster Mating Rituals Explained Animal mating rituals are usually fascinating to us humans, and the mating patterns of Maine lobsters are no exception to this rule. The reproductive cycles of lobsters involves building burrows, fighting for dominance, and shell shedding. From the juvenile stages to adulthood, from mating to bearing eggs, let’s take a deep … 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
The Legacy of Maine’s Sustainable Fishing Practices Maine is home to some of the finest lobsters in the world. Whether you’re celebrating an occasion with a lobster dinner out or have shopped with ShopLobster to get premium Maine lobster shipped, alive, directly to your table, you may know how decadent and luxurious Maine lobster can … Read more
How To Tell If A Lobster Is Female or Male You can usually tell the difference between a male and a female lobster simply by looking at the tail. The tail of a female lobster is wider than a male lobster’s tail, because she needs a larger surface area on which to attach her eggs. Female … Read more
The Best Way to Prepare a Live Lobster Fresh-caught lobster, if prepared correctly, is one of the most delicious and decadent meals available. However, it has historically been challenging to find the freshest, live Maine lobster unless you were local to the region. Even if one was able to find lobster on the menu of … Read more
Why Is Maine Best Known For Its Lobster? If you’ve ordered lobster recently or had lobster shipped live to your home, chances are it probably came from Maine. Maine lobsters constitute the vast majority of lobsters served in restaurants around the country. With arguably the sweetest meat and best fishing conditions in the industry, it only makes … 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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