Every year on September 25, the United States celebrates National Lobster Day. In 2015, Maine Senators Angus King and Susan Collins established it to recognize the importance of this crustacean to the country's history and culture.
So to further celebrate the lobstermen and women on National Fisherman, we decided to share a few of our favorite articles all about lobster. Show some support to your local fishermen this week and buy some seafood!
Colored lobster study underway at the University of New England
In January 2024, the University of New England launched an ambitious research endeavor, decoding the genetic underpinnings of colored lobsters. The hope to unveil the reason behind the crazy-colored crustaceans may be closer than we think.
A Bailey Island, Maine, artist honors lobstermen through his paintings
“I love Maine. Lobstering’s part of Maine. Lobstering’s threatened. And I just want to honor the lobstermen,” shared local Dennis Wilkins. Wilkins began the project with hopes to raise awareness of the ongoing challenges facing the lobster industry.
Throughout the summer, up and down the entire coast of Maine, lobstermen and lobster boat owners show up to race in hopes of being the fastest and getting their boat's name as the next record breaker.
American lobsters show resilience against climate change
A study by researchers at William & Mary’s Batten School of Coastal & Marine Sciences shows that the species may be more resilient to the effects of climate change than previously thought.
Lobster gauge increase delayed for a second time
“ASMFC listened to the Maine lobster industry about the serious unintended consequences of a U.S.-only gauge increase,” said Kristan Porter, Maine Lobstermen's Association board president. “Delaying the gauge increase until July 2025 is a big win for lobstermen, allowing Maritime Canada to consider increasing its gauge and the U.S. fishery to prepare for reduced landings and market disruptions.”
