Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission

New measures recently approved by a commission of East Coast fisheries regulators could change the minimum and maximum catch sizes for lobster in certain Maine waters.

Some Maine fishermen are questioning the proposed changes, partly because Maine's landings — with last year a notable exception — have generally trended upward for more than a decade. Despite a strong catch, state fisheries officials say recent assessments point to a young lobster population in decline.

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Fisheries’ managers in the Atlantic states are considering a more proactive approach to regulating the lobster industry in order to reduce risks it may…

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Environmentalists and commercial fishing groups on the East Coast are divided over a decision to increase the amount fishermen can catch of an…