Maine Lobster Week has Returned

Maine Lobster Week is back and there are plenty of menus to check out from Kennebunk to Bar Harbor.

Fishermen Must Be Heard About Whale Rules, Maine Gov Says

Maine’s governor said Tuesday the federal government is moving ahead too quickly with potential new restrictions on the lobster fishing industry, and isn’t taking the industry’s concerns about the changes into account.

The Gulf of Maine is Simmering, But Its Lobsters Seem Fine — For Now

As summers become hotter and sea temperatures rise in the Gulf of Maine, there’s concern that warmer waters will cause the cold water crustacean to move elsewhere, making it harder to satisfy lobster cravings for the region’s tourists.

Lobster Coming Off Menus After Seafood Watch Red-Lists It Over Fishing Danger to Whales

September 13, 2022 CBS Bay Area

Some retailers are taking lobster off the menu after an assessment from an influential conservation group that the seafood poses too much of a risk to rare whales and should be avoided.

Watchdog Group Puts Maine Lobster on List of Seafood to Avoid

September 9, 2022 Brad Rogers, WGME

An influential watchdog group is adding 14 types of fish, including Maine lobster, to its list consumers should avoid, even though lobster is safe to eat, unless you’re allergic to shellfish.