Monterey Bay Aquarium says it won't change lobster red-listing despite threats from US lawmakers

US Senators and Congressmen have crafted a bill to strip the group of any future tax grants after it told consumers to avoid eating American-caught Atlantic lobster.

Julie Packard, executive director of the Monterey Bay Aquarium, refuses to bow from political pressure.
Julie Packard, executive director of the Monterey Bay Aquarium, refuses to bow from political pressure.Photo: Monterey Bay Aquarium
Published 7 October 2022, 19:56Updated 11 October 2022, 13:08
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