Here today.
Here tomorrow.

Maine Lobster harvesters know that by protecting the Maine Lobster resource today, they are protecting their livelihood and this valued ecosystem for tomorrow.  You can feel good about Maine Lobster, knowing that you are enjoying high quality seafood from a well-managed, sustainable, pristine marine resource.  The Maine Lobster industry is the model of a well-managed fishery -- ensuring that both the lobster resource and the environment are protected for generations to come.

Maine harvesters have been environmentally conscious and "eco-friendly" since long before it became fashionable.  They harvest their lobsters the same careful way they have for over 100 years -- by hand, one trap at a time -- thus protecting the quality of their product and the marine environment.  Some rules and regulations that help ensure the health of the lobster resource include:

• Tail Notching: Female lobsters with visible eggs cannot be harvested.  Before releasing her, the harvester notches her tail to identify her as a good breeder, thus protecting her for life from being harvested.

• Minimum Size Limit: Minimum 3 1/4" carapace measurements allow juvenile lobsters the chance to mature and reproduce before they can be harvested.