Maine lobstermen must report monthly catch | newscentermaine.com
As of Jan. 1, all lobstermen in Maine had to begin reporting their catch to the state.
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As of Jan. 1, all lobstermen in Maine had to begin reporting their catch to the state.
One proposed solution to this problem is a transition to ropeless fishing gear, which is used in Australia. Read more at Boston.com.
American lobster may be a beloved and delicious splurge, but it is no longer a sustainable seafood choice and consumers should avoid eating it, according to Seafood Watch, a group that monitors how fish and other seafood are harvested from the world’s oceans.
The group says that the shellfish, long considered a more responsible choice, cannot be considered a guilt-free meal anymore.
Mainers are up in arms over a woke environmental group Seafood Watch warning diners off lobster because they claim the fishing pots can harm or kill endangered right whales