A coalition representing the Maine lobster industry is suing an aquarium on the other side of the country for recommending that seafood customers avoid buying a variety of lobster mostly harvested in their state
Industry groups including Maine Lobstermen’s Association are suing the Monterey Bay Aquarium in California for defamation, arguing in a lawsuit filed Monday that their prized catch shouldn't be on a “red list" published by Seafood Watch, a conservation program it operates.of seafood to avoid due to the threat posed to rare whales by entanglement in fishing gear used to harvest American lobster, the species that makes up most of the U.S. lobster market.
“This is a significant lawsuit that will help eradicate the damage done by folks who have no clue about the care taken by lobstermen to protect the ecosystem and the ocean,” said John Petersdorf, chief executive officer of Bean Maine Lobster Inc., one of the plaintiffs in the lawsuit, in a statement.
The aquarium says its recommendations are correct based on the best available evidence. It says right whales are indeed vulnerable to entanglement in fishing gear. The lawsuit ignores"the extensive evidence that these fisheries pose a serious risk to the survival of the endangered North Atlantic right whale, and they seek to curtail the First Amendment rights of a beloved institution that educates the public about the importance of a healthy ocean," said Kevin Connor, a spokesperson for the aquarium.it awarded Maine's lobster industry over concerns about harm to whales.
Norge Siste Nytt, Norge Overskrifter
Similar News:Du kan også lese nyheter som ligner på denne som vi har samlet inn fra andre nyhetskilder.
Maine liberal arts college on temporary lockdown after shot fired in student housing complexA shot was fired at a student housing complex at Colby College in Maine. The campus is on temporary lockdown following the incident. No students where injured in the shooting.
Les mer »
Gov. Pritzker signs Illinois paid leave act into lawRequiring paid vacation is rare in the U.S. - just Maine and Nevada have similar laws - although common in other industrialized nations.
Les mer »
Texas A&M draws Penn State in NCAA Tournament; UT could be up nextThe Aggies are 4-0 all-time against Penn State and the teams last played in 2017.
Les mer »
Texas draws No. 4 seed in NCAA women’s tournamentBig 12 regular-season co-champion Texas will host first- and second-round games at the Moody Center.
Les mer »
No. 7 seed Texas A&M draws Penn State in first round of NCAA TournamentThe Aggies on Sunday earned a No. 7 seed in the NCAA Tournament and will face 10th-seeded Penn State on Thursday in Des Moines, Iowa.
Les mer »