Fisheries

Maine lobster fishery loses MSC eco-label amid NOAA whale dispute

The official MSC suspension became effective on Aug. 1, 2020.

Maine's lobstermen supply 90 percent of lobster to the US market. The fishery itself supports the livelihoods of 4,800 licensed fishers and more than 10,000 additional Mainers who work within the industry.
Maine's lobstermen supply 90 percent of lobster to the US market. The fishery itself supports the livelihoods of 4,800 licensed fishers and more than 10,000 additional Mainers who work within the industry.Foto: Shutterstock
Published 4 August 2020, 12:37Updated 4 August 2020, 13:05