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These are links to just some of the many informative websites dealing with lobster and the lobster industry. Sites are listed alphabetically under a major heading of interest, but most contain information on other lobster topics as well. Links provided are intended to educate, enlighten & entertain. This does not imply our endorsement of these sites, or any responsibility for their content. An effort will be made to check these URLs from time to time, since websites are constantly changing their ISPs or their addresses, or their server may even be temporarily down. If a site is down, try again in a few days. If the problem persists, please notify us so the link can be removed. Your input would be appreciated to help us keep this site interesting and valuable. If you have a site you think the Discount Lobster.com should link to, please contact us at lobsterdeals@yahoo.com and we will consider your recommendations.
INDUSTRY ASSOCIATIONS
Maine Lobstermen's Association
Massachusetts Lobstermen's Association
Rhode Island Lobstermen's Association
BIOLOGY
Maine Department of Marine Resources
Rhode Island Lobstermen's Association
HISTORY OF LOBSTERING
Maine Department of Marine Resources
MANAGEMENT/STATISTICS/REGULATIONS
Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission
Department of Fisheries and Oceans
Canada (DFO)
This office has jurisdiction over the management of the
Canadian lobster fishery in all Canadian waters.
DFO Martimes Homepage
Maine Department of Marine
Resources
National Marine Fisheries Service
Federal Lobster Regulations
for 2001
Commercial Fishery Statistics
Magnuson-Stevens Act
Northeast Regional Office
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
(NOAA)
This is the parent agency of the National Marine Fisheries
Service, which has management jurisdiction over the U.S. federal waters lobster
fishery.
South Australian Rock Lobster Industry Advisory
Council (SARLAC)
This organization plays a major role in the management
of the South Australian Rock Lobster Fishery.
South
Australian Research and Development Institute
From this site you can obtain details on the South Australian
rock lobster fishery and also download a computer simulation model for the
South Australian Rock lobster fishery.
MISCELLANEOUS
Lobster Cam
The Lobster Institute's own live video of a lobster trap
in Rockland, Maine.
Lobster Facts
This page contains a few interesting facts about lobsters.
lobsterconservation.com
A reference and resource site.
maineseafood.org
Miscellaneous lobster facts, links to lobster-related businesses
and resources
marinewaypoints.com
A reference and resource site for information on boating,
diving, gear, fishing, etc.
Link to info. on Maine's Lobster
License Plate
RECIPES
Maine Lobster Promotion Council
RESEARCH
fishresearch.org
Listings of research priorities, funding sources, and scientists/fisherman
engaged or willing to engage in research.
Lobster
Conservancy
Research being conducted by the Lobster Conservancy.
The Lobster Science
Centre
A research unit within the Atlantic Veterinary College
(AVC) at the University of Prince Edward Island(UPEI)
Penobscot Bay Marine Resources
Collaborative
Combining data from space with local knowledge to sustain
the lobster fishery in Penobscot Bay.
University of Maine
Research Home Page
Featuring University of Maine research activities, snapshots,
directory and Research Cafe.
SALES/PROMOTION
Maine Lobster Promotion Council
UNIVERSITY OF MAINE
University of Maine Homepage
Connecting to all University of Maine departments
and information.
OTHER LOBSTER LINKS
Island Institute
LobsterTales.org
Maine Lobstermen's Association
Maine Lobster Promotion Council
MaineSeafood.org
Lobster Institute - University
of Maine
Maine Department of Marine Resources
Atlantic Veterinary College(AVC)
Lobster Science Center
Marine Sea Grant
National Fisheries Institute
National Marine Fisheries Service
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
LOBSTER
FESTIVAL