Maine Lobstermen Argue That Right Whale Data Is Cherry Picked

Maine Lobstermen’s Association v. National Marine Fisheries Service Proceeded Friday Carrie Jones WASHINGTON, DC—The Maine Lobstermen’s Association argued Friday in a federal appeals court that there were procedural errors that occurred when the National Marine Fisheries Service recommended several measures to protect right whales. The recommendations would impose new regulations for lobster fishers. Paul Clement, the attorney representing the Maine Lobstermen’s Association said that the Marine Fisheries … Continue reading Maine Lobstermen Argue That Right Whale Data Is Cherry Picked

Many Locals Wearing Red To Support Lobster Industry

A federal court case and seafood watch strike dual blows on the industry BAR HARBOR—Many locals are purposefully wearing red today to show their support of the lobster industry after the Monterey Bay Aquarium Seafood Watch lowered North American lobster to a “red/avoid” status because the industry may impact North American right whales on September 5. The organization has four possibilities for recommended purchases of … Continue reading Many Locals Wearing Red To Support Lobster Industry