American lobster

Homarus americanus

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Overview

American lobster sustainability varies. Entanglement in vertical lines used in pot fisheries could be a threat to the critically endangered North Atlantic Right Whale. MSC certified American lobster is an OK choice.

Ratings

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Rated 1-2
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OK - Needs Improvement

Rated 3-4
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Wild-caught

Location: Canada (Southern Gulf of St Lawrence, LFA 23-26)

Management area: All areas

Method: Pot, trap or creel

Certification: Marine Stewardship Council (MSC)

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Wild-caught

Location: Canada (Eastern Cape Breton, Eastern & South Shore Nova Scotia, LFA 27-33)

Management area: All areas

Method: Pot, trap or creel

Certification: Marine Stewardship Council (MSC)

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Wild-caught

Location: Canada (Southwest Nova Scotia and Bay of Fundy, LFA 34-36 & 38)

Management area: All areas

Method: Pot, trap or creel

Certification: Marine Stewardship Council (MSC)

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Wild-caught

Location: Canada (Quebec and the Northern Gulf of St Lawrence, LFA 15-22)

Management area: All areas

Method: Pot, trap or creel

Certification: Marine Stewardship Council (MSC)

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4

Wild-caught

Location: USA (Gulf of Maine and Georges Bank)

Management area: All areas

Method: Pot, trap or creel

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4

Wild-caught

Location: Canada (Newfoundland and Labrador, LFA 3-14)

Management area: All areas

Method: Pot, trap or creel

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Avoid

Rated 5
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Wild-caught

Location: USA (Southern New England)

Management area: All areas

Method: Pot, trap or creel

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Under review

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