Lobstermen question need for restrictions to help species
Some lobster fishermen expressed skepticism Tuesday about a plan to try to revive the dwindling southern New England lobster stock through new fishing restrictions.
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European proposal to ban American lobsters to move forward
The European Union will conduct a more extensive review of a proposal to ban lobsters imported from the U.S. and Canada after a scientific panel concluded Sweden raised valid points in its request to declare the American ...
Ecology
Sep 6, 2016
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Restrictions on tap for southern New England lobster fishery
Southern New England lobster fishermen might have to start throwing back smaller lobsters in an attempt to stem population losses.
Ecology
Jul 31, 2016
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Government criticizes European proposal to ban US lobster
A Swedish proposal to ban imports of American lobsters by European Union countries isn't supported by science, U.S. and Canadian scientists say.
Ecology
Jun 6, 2016
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Regulators consider how to save southern New England lobster
Interstate fishing regulators will consider authorizing new tools to address southern New England's declining lobster population.
Ecology
May 2, 2016
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Regulators consider what to do about collapsed lobster stock
Interstate fishing regulators are considering what to do about southern New England's collapsed lobster population, and fishermen fear new restrictions could land on them as a result.
Ecology
Nov 9, 2015
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Noninvasive procedure to determine the viability of lobsters for shipping
Developing a noninvasive procedure to determine the viability of lobsters for shipping was the goal of a recent cross-discipline research project led by a University of Maine undergraduate student.
Other
Mar 30, 2015
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Lobster industry byproducts make tasty treats
Lobster lovers rejoice; for you could soon see lobster-infused chips, dips, crackers and seasonings stocked on your supermarket shelves.
Other
Jan 27, 2015
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Maine baby lobster decline could end high catches
Scientists say the number of baby lobsters settling off the rocky coast of Maine continues to steadily decline—possibly foreshadowing an end to the recent record catches that have boosted New England's lobster fishery.
Ecology
Apr 22, 2014
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Lobster shell disease creeping northward to Maine
A shell disease that has plagued the southern New England lobster industry by making lobsters unsightly and in some cases unmarketable appears to be creeping northward to the lobster-rich grounds off Maine.
Ecology
Aug 11, 2013
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