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Rob Morris (EdgeTech) works with three Pt. Judith, Rhode Island fishermen, in preparation for on-demand fishing trials. Most fishermen remain skeptical of the real-world applicability of ropeless gear, and modeling by MITRE appears to support their concer

Exploring ropeless gear for sustainable lobster fishing

Paul Molyneaux

Maritime Canada lobster fishermen walked out of a Tuesday meeting with Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO). Photo by crwpitman

Nova Scotia lobstermen walk out over poaching crisis

Carli Stewart

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Lobster catcher proud of her ‘good, strong industry’

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Happy National Lobster Day! Photo by the University of New England

In celebration of National Lobster Day

Carli Stewart

Between illegal fishing and a legal suit filed by the Unified Fisheries Conservation Alliance, Canadian lobstermen are about to take matters into their own hands. Photo by Sandi Cullifer on Shutterstock

Lobstermen clash with poachers during federal enforcement crisis

Carli Stewart

A recent study shows that American lobster may be more resilient to the effects of climate change than previously thought. Photo by WoodysPhotos on Shutterstock

American lobster show resilience amid climate change

Carli Stewart

The UFCA wants a judge to declare that the First Nation’s summer and fall lobster fishery in St. Marys Bay is unlawful and that they have no treaty right to it. Photo by GreenSprocket

Commercial lobstermen sue to end unregulated lobster fishery in St. Marys Bay

Carli Stewart

In the Fastest Lobster Boat race, Maria’s Nightmare II leads Black Diamond and La Bella Vita. Maria’s Nightmare II won, Black Diamond dropped out, leaving La Bella Vita in second place. Jon Johansen photo.

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Record-setting fleet at Winter Harbor wraps up Maine Lobster Boat Racing

Michael Crowley

At Long Island the best battle was between Lynn Marie and Black Diamond. In the Gasoline Class E race it looks like Black Diamond is ahead but at the finish Lynn Marie slid by for the win. Jon Johansen photo.

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Maine Lobster Boat Racing season’s home stretch

Michael Crowley

Photo by Ellsworth American

Candidate expresses empathy for lobstermen’s way of life

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Photo by Monika Borys on Unsplash

Fisheries minister: Illegal lobstering fueling organized crime

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