Why does the Atlantic Canada lobster industry have an MSC certificate, but the US does not?

The issue is largely linked to endangered species laws, and has put Maine's lobster industry in the spotlight when it comes to right whales.

Maine's lobster industry says it has been upended by the MSC suspending its certificate over a legal ruling. — Maine's lobster industry says it has been upended by the MSC suspending its certificate over a legal ruling.Photo: Shutterstock

Rachel Sapin

Published 13 January 2023, 07:40Updated 13 January 2023, 14:07

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