Lobster » American/Maine lobster
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Details About American/Maine lobster
 a.k.a. Homarus americanus
Health Details
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Eco DetailsThe Northern lobster (often called Maine lobster) is the most commonly eaten lobster. Surprisingly little is known about the health of lobster populations in the U.S. and Canada. The pots used to catch lobsters do little damage to the seafloor but occasionally entangle endangered North Atlantic right whales. |
More About American/Maine lobster
The Northern or Maine lobster is known for its mismatched claws. The larger is used for cracking or crushing prey (such as other shellfish or mollusks), and the smaller for tearing edible chunks.
Commercial Sources
American lobsters are found in the western North Atlantic, from Labrador to Cape Hatteras in North Carolina.
The main sources of American lobsters are Canada and the United States.
Capture Methods
American lobsters come from costal fisheries, not fish farms. They are primarily caught with pots and traps. Additional types of fishing gear include bottom trawls and gillnets.
Buying & Eating Guide
Flavor and Texture
Lobster flesh has a rich, sweet taste often served simply with butter and lemon.
This guide is produced in collaboration with the Monterey Bay Aquarium.
