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All photos: E. Burke Massachusetts Lobstermen’s Association Massachusetts Division of Fisheries Massachusetts Lobster Promotion and Labeling Program.

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1 All photos: E. Burke Massachusetts Lobstermen’s Association Massachusetts Division of Fisheries Massachusetts Lobster Promotion and Labeling Program

2 American lobster is fished from Canada to New Jersey Lobster traps are baited and fish passively on the seafloor Massachusetts lobstermen set their gear in trawls of 10-25 pots Groundlines connect traps to each other on the seafloor, while buoylines connect the gear to the surface

3 A trap trawl awaits deployment….

4 The groundline connection pulls each trap off the boat in succession

5 Notice the groundline connecting the previously deployed trap to the next one

6 Traps on the move….stand back!

7 Massachusetts is the first and only state to require year-round, state-wide use of sinking groundline. The use of sinking groundline reduces the amount of rope in the water column.

8 In comparison, floating groundline rises up in the water column and poses an entanglement risk to large whales. Entanglements are a major cause of injury and mortality for large whales.

9 Massachusetts lobstermen doing more for whales Sinking groundline required year-round Compliance with other whale-related gear modifications Ghost gear removal program The Bottom Line Recognize their conservation efforts through education and marketing campaign

10 Photo: E. Burke Labeling and marketing campaign Educate consumers Promote Massachusetts lobster Massachusetts Lobster

11 Campaign Components Labeled lobster bands Brochures and posters Promote product Educate consumers Raise awareness about whale-gear issues Highlight conservation efforts of Mass lobstermen Massachusetts USA - Wild

12 Participants Fish markets Seafood dealers Restaurants Whale-watch boats Environmental groups

13 Look for Massachusetts Lobster at your local restaurant or fish market!


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