lobster season

A lobster fisherman hauls a trap, Thursday, Sept. 8, 2022, off of Kennebunkport, Maine. The conservation group, Seafood Watch, has added lobster to its "red list" as a species to avoid. They say current management measures do not do enough to prevent entanglements of fishing gear with whales.

Judge dismisses case against the state challenging lobster boat tracking rules

Nicole Ogrysko

The boat tracking requirements will stay in place for now, but a federal judge suggested the group of five lobstermen had raised important constitutional questions and could appeal the decision.

A Lobster is in a featureless sediment habitat in the Gulf of Maine.

Environment and Outdoors

Lobsters relocating to different habitats in the Gulf of Maine, study finds

Nicole Ogrysko

The findings could have implications for how the lobster stock is measured and how the fishery is eventually managed.

Maine

Lobster Landings Down Slightly

Associated Press

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) _ Lobster fishermen say the 2014 season appears to have resulted in a lower catch than the previous two years. That would mean…

Business and Economy

Maine Lobster Fishing Season Off to Slow Start

Associated Press

ROCKLAND, Maine (AP) _ Maine's lobster fishing season is off to a slow start due to lack of lobster molting likely brought about by the cold winter.The…