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Erin Pelletier, executive director of a Maine-based nonprofit, works with local lobstermen to remove abandoned fishing gear from the ocean.
Having grown up in coastal Maine, this story was personal to me. Our state is well known for lobster, but what's often overlooked is the work behind the iconic food. Thousands of lobstermen collaborate to maintain a sustainable fishery in order to ensure the future of the industry. To that end, an increasing number of lobstermen are using their fishing equipment to remove abandoned gear-- including nets, buoys, and traps-- from the bottom of the ocean. This piece highlights the effort, spearheaded by the Gulf of Maine Lobster Foundation, to provide a safe and sustainable habitat for Maine's lobster population.
Created 9/2023
