Atlantic cites Lobster Institute statistics in report on industry changes
The Lobster Institute at the University of Maine was mentioned in an article published by The Atlantic that looked at changes in the lobster fishing industry. The article featured an interview with a fisherman from Vinalhaven, Maine, who discussed changes, including fishing and population stress as well as climate change, and how they affect the identity of the island community the industry supports. The crustacean has been identified with New England generally and Maine specifically, The Atlantic reported. According to the Lobster Institute, Maine accounts for 75 to 80 percent of American lobsters, the article states.