tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22424144.post2996698240916273553..comments2023-11-02T04:18:45.711-07:00Comments on blogfish: Where can I buy sustainable lobster?Mark Powellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08121566220326246265noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22424144.post-36525724983931265022010-12-27T22:07:40.001-08:002010-12-27T22:07:40.001-08:00Mass conservation efforts? I use the question mar...Mass conservation efforts? I use the question mark because recently it was proposed to shut down the lobster fishery in the waters off Massachusetts.<br />Mass has been slow to adopt the v-notch and max gauge conservation efforts that maine long ago adopted and has reaped the benefits of for more than a decade.<br />Water temp does have a huge influence in the recent proposed moratorium, but Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22424144.post-70637493837375409612008-11-29T07:28:00.000-08:002008-11-29T07:28:00.000-08:00Recently I was at a presentation where the Maine L...Recently I was at a presentation where the Maine Lobster industry was presented as an example of a sustainable industry. My father, a Mainiac, was recently telling me that these fishermen are presently having all kinds of trouble because of the low price of lobster and sustainability regularions.I began researching this and ended up here. I suspect the low price is not restricted to Maine, but Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22424144.post-29990693739906321912008-07-07T06:59:00.000-07:002008-07-07T06:59:00.000-07:00awww man. Buzzkill.awww man. Buzzkill.Jiveshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06185407043126813094noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22424144.post-28728478332120484092008-07-03T19:17:00.000-07:002008-07-03T19:17:00.000-07:00many argument exist about trawl-caught lobster. i...many argument exist about trawl-caught lobster. is it better to discard them as Maine requires? the lobster industry has much to do, and perhaps the desire for sustainable certification will finally motivate all states to improve their fisheries.Mark Powellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10333424116503463839noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22424144.post-27883874538043919622008-07-03T10:43:00.000-07:002008-07-03T10:43:00.000-07:00While MA should be applauded for their efforts, it...While MA should be applauded for their efforts, it should also be noted that other lobster-related issues arise in this state... notably the allowance for "targeting" lobsters with otter trawls and gillnets.....Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22424144.post-23649222254656235292008-07-03T07:07:00.000-07:002008-07-03T07:07:00.000-07:00Go Mass!Sox, Celts, and now this. If it weren't fo...Go Mass!<BR/><BR/>Sox, Celts, and now this. If it weren't for the Pats choking we'd be perfect. <BR/><BR/>BTW, has anyone else heard rumblings about ropeless lobster traps? There was a student presentation about this a few months ago but I can't dig up the details.Jiveshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06185407043126813094noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22424144.post-11326996424302896122008-07-03T06:05:00.000-07:002008-07-03T06:05:00.000-07:00There are also several "cetified sustainable" spin...There are also several "cetified sustainable" spiny lobster alternatives, including the Western Australian rock lobster fishery and Mexican Baja California red rock lobster fishery. These are both certified as sustainable to the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) standardon. In addition, I beleive spiny lobster caught in the Banco Chinchorro Biosphere Reserve in Mexico are also "certified Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com