Maine lobster industry gets a reprieve as US judge delays new fishing rules aimed at protecting right whales

The Maine lobster industry says it has been unfairly targeted for right whale deaths.

The Maine lobster industry is under fire for right whale deaths, according to several NGOs. — The Maine lobster industry is under fire for right whale deaths, according to several NGOs.Photo: Shutterstock

Rachel Sapin

Published 18 November 2022, 18:14Updated 18 November 2022, 19:15

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