Maine lobster catch hits 17-year low

Name: Maine lobster catch hits 17-year low
Uploaded: 2026-03-24T16:25:09Z
Duration: 3 min 50 s
Description: Brute winter conditions in the Northeast over the last few years are being blamed for impacting this summer delicacy, leaving the industry and consumers bracing for a challenging season. The decline is being fueled by a "perfect storm" of ocean temperatures, soaring inflation, and a dramatic reduction in fishing trips as the industry struggles to remain profitable.

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Brute winter conditions in the Northeast over the last few years are being blamed for impacting this summer delicacy, leaving the industry and consumers bracing for a challenging season. The decline is being fueled by a "perfect storm" of ocean temperatures, soaring inflation, and a dramatic reduction in fishing trips as the industry struggles to remain profitable.