Whole Foods Says No More Lobster

Move comes even as lobster fishery receives two-year pause in regulations meant to help protect North Atlantic Right Whales BAR HARBOR—While lobstermen may have received a two-year pause about new fishing regulations, the Marine Stewardship Council, a fishery sustainability group, is suspending Maine lobster fishery’s certification after the federal court decision that is meant to protect North Atlantic right whales. Last summer, Judge James Boasberg … Continue reading Whole Foods Says No More Lobster

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