Lobster Institute

November 11 – November 23 November 22 Maine leaders caution lobster crisis will persist with rule delay Industry decries Whole Foods suspension of lobster sales November 20 Mills, Maine delegation relieved by judge’s decision to delay stricter lobstering rules November 19 Lobster rules to protect right whales will be delayed 2 years, judge says Maine […]

October 28 – November 11 November 11 Battle between the lobster industry and federal regulators around deadline extension Maine Lobstermen’s Association files brief in appeal of federal court decision that supported industry cuts November 10 Federal officials issued ‘economically debilitating’ rules on the Maine lobster industry, court filing says N.S. lobster fishery braces for a […]

October 14 – October 28 October 28 Only 2% of lobster traps scattered by Fiona retrieved so far Support surfaces for troubled lobster industry An uncertain future is spurring some Maine lobstermen to sell their boats October 27 Machias Savings Bank donates $250K to Maine Lobstermen’s Association October 25 Right whale population continued to decline […]

September 30 – October 14 October 13 In Portland rally, lobstermen urge state to sue feds over regulations U.S. inflation is sinking Canadian lobster and snow crab prices Sustainable Fishing Plan For Caribbean Spiny Lobsters October 12 Maine Lobstermen Hire Bush-Era Official in Challenge to Federal Whale Laws Governor Mills Directs DMR to Push for Expedited […]

September 16 – September 30 September 30 Portland public meeting on NMFS whale plan set for Oct. 5 Op-ed: Canadian lobster, snow crab remain responsible choices Rep. Allison Hepler: Lobster fishery faces more risks As pogies flourish in Maine, fishermen want bigger fishery share September 29 MLA president appeals for aid to Sorrento voters Notice from Commissioner Keliher: NMFS Upcoming In-Person […]

September 2 – September 16 September 16 Bringing diversity to Maine’s nearly all-white lobster fleet September 15 Maine fishermen are fighting to harvest more pogies, used as lobster bait NOAA extends whale rules comment period September 14 Petition to support sales of Maine lobster surpasses signature goals Governor Mills Urges Secretary Raimondo to Provide Tools […]

August 12 – September 2 September 1 Arizona lobster roll chain buys processing plant and wharf in Maine Crab and lobster shells could be used to make renewable batteries Lobster licences cut as season gets under way (Bermuda) Landings- News and Views from the Maine Lobstering Community- September 2022 August 31 Prices down, costs up for lobstermen (UK) Fishermen begin legal […]

July 29 – August 12 August 12 ‘Amazing to be out here’: P.E.I. fall lobster fishery underway August 11 NOAA lays out plans for expanded testing of ropeless fishing technology August 10 P.E.I.’s fall lobster fishery to open Thursday Fundraiser for Maine Lobstermen’s Association raises over $50K August 9 Rising fuel prices might attract fishermen to fuel […]

July 15 – July 29 July 29 A Tribute to Jim Acheson Researchers study temperature impacts on lobster larvae ‘Lobster Lady,’ 102, to be grand marshal for 2022 Lobster Festival Parade Local organization set to help fish harvesters switch to whalesafe gear Officials: 2 dead on first day of lobster mini-season (Key West) Landings MLA Newsletter, August 2022 More changes could be coming […]

July 1 – July 15 July 15 Court ruling again highlights need for better data about how lobster fishing impacts right whales Maine lobster industry braces for tough season after back-to-back legal losses July 14 Appeals court reaffirms seasonal ban on lobstering in effort to protect right whales Maine lobstermen disappointed by court decision to reinstate ban on fishing gear Governor Mills […]