Fishing & Sustainability
How lobster is caught, sustainability, seasons
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Lobster Trap vs Lobster Pot: What’s the Difference
If you’ve ever walked a Maine fishing pier or scrolled through maritime photos online, you’ve probably seen them: those wire or wooden cages sitting on the deck of a lobster boat. Some people call them traps. Others call them pots. And if you ask a few fishermen, you’ll get different answers depending on where they’re…
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Lobster Trap vs Lobster Pot: What’s the Difference
If you’ve ever walked a Maine fishing pier or scrolled through maritime photos online, you’ve probably seen them: those wire or wooden cages sitting on the deck of a lobster boat. Some people call them traps. Others call them pots. And if you ask a few fishermen, you’ll get different answers depending on where they’re…
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How Are Lobsters Caught: Traps, Diving & Sustainability
Have you ever wondered what goes into getting that perfect lobster from the ocean onto your plate? The journey from sea to table is a fascinating blend of tradition, skill, and strict regulation. Here’s everything you need to know about how lobsters are caught. The Lobster Trap (Pot): The Primary Method Over 95% of all…
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Is Lobster Sustainable? An Honest Look at the Environmental Impact
Is Lobster Sustainable? The Complicated Answer When people search for sustainable lobster options, they want a clear answer. The simplest one is that some lobster fisheries are among the most sustainably managed food production systems on earth, and others are not. The American lobster fishery in the Gulf of Maine and Atlantic Canada is a…