LOBSTER INSTITUTE
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 Lobster Institute should link to, please contact us at cathy.billings@umit.maine.edu 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
Massachusetts
Division of Marine Fisheries
National Marine Fisheries Service
Federal Lobster Regulations
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.
Proposed
Regulations for Lobstering in Federal Waters
MISCELLANEOUS
East Coast Lobster.Com
Dedicated to bringing you all the lobstering news, photos and
happenings along the Eastern Seaboard.
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.
Maine's Marine Invasive Species
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.
South Australian Seafood
Industries Portal
Links to South Australian seafood industry information.
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.
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.
Marine and Coastal
Species Information System
Taxonomy information. Lobster information is listed under
invertebrates.
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.
Revised 3/28/03