Maine's lobster fishery lands 50-70 million pounds of
lobster annually, currently valued close to $300 million. From
1980 to 2005, the average annual income of each Maine lobster license
increased by a factor of nine.
Total lobster landings throughout all of New England are 70-90
million pounds.
Lobster abundance is near or at a
record-high.
Our plan would have a minimal impact on overall lobster
landings.
Maine's lobster fishery lands 50-70 million pounds of
lobster annually, currently valued close to $300 million. From
1980 to 2005, the average annual income of each Maine lobster license
increased by a factor of nine.
