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Lobster fishing. Fishermen with their catch of the spiny lobster Jasus frontalis in the Juan Fernández Islands, Chile. Lobsters [Note 1] are widely fished around the world for their meat. [1] They are often hard to catch in large numbers, but their large size can make them a profitable catch. [1]
Nov 13, 2021 · Maya Yang. Sat 13 Nov 2021 17.17 EST. A fierce fight is being waged in the Gulf of Maine between lobster fishers desperate to maintain their way of life and conservationists who argue that the...
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Lobstering Basics. Who can fish for lobsters? A lobsterman can be a man or a woman…or a boy or a girl. You have to get a special fishing license just for lobsters. Some people catch lobsters for fun, but many men and women catch and sell lobsters as their job.
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Apr 25, 2024 · P.E.I.'s South Shore lobster fishers were hoping to switch back to their traditional spring start date after an earlier setting day in 2023. Cold water in late April last year meant catches were ...
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Mar 27, 2024 · Lobster fishing is a little bit different than regular fishing in that it presents new challenges and requires less equipment. There are 2 main types of lobsters you can catch: clawed lobsters, which reside in cold water regions, and spiny lobsters, which live in areas with warm water.
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Apr 26, 2024 · The American Lobster fishery occurs from Maine to Cape Hatteras, North Carolina. There are seven Lobster Conservation Management Areas (Areas), which are labeled as Area 1, Area 2, Area 3, Area 4, Area 5, Area 6, and Outer Cape Cod Area.
Oct 30, 2023 · In Maine, lobster fishers like Tripp see a direct connection between warmer water and poor fishing. But there are other factors affecting fishing, too. After setting her 40 traps, Tripp made the decision to head home early to spend the summer afternoon with her son.
