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and the lobster industry. Sites are listed alphabetically under
a major heading of interest, but most contain information on other lobster
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INDUSTRY
ASSOCIATIONS
Maine
Lobstermen's Association
Maine
Lobster Processors
Massachusetts
Lobstermen's Association
Rhode
Island Lobstermen's Association
BIOLOGY
The
American Lobster Project
Crewdog.net
Gulf of
Maine Aquarium
Lobster
Conservancy
Maine Department
of Marine Resources
Rhode
Island Lobstermen's Association
HISTORY
OF LOBSTERING
The
American Lobster Project
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
National Marine Fisheries Service
Federal Lobster Regulations
for 2001
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.
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.
MISCELLANEOUS
Gulf
of Maine Aquarium
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.
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.
Link to info. on Maine's Lobster
License Plate
RECIPES
Maine
Lobster Promotion Council
A Lobster
in Every Pot
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)
Maine
Sea Grant
Penobscot
Bay Marine Resources Collaborative
Combining data from space with local knowledge to sustain
the lobster fishery in Penobscot Bay.
University
of Maine Research Home Page
Featuring University of Maine research activities,
snapshots, directory and Research Cafe.
SALES/PROMOTION
Maine
Lobster Promotion Council
maineseafood.org
UNIVERSITY
OF MAINE
University of Maine Homepage
Connecting to all University of Maine departments
and information.
OTHER LOBSTER
LINKS
Island Institute
LobsterTales.org
Maine Lobstermen's Association
Maine Lobster Promotion Council
MaineSeafood.org
Lobster Institute - University
of Maine
Maine Department of Marine Resources
Atlantic Veterinary College(AVC)
Lobster Science Center
Marine Sea Grant
National Fisheries Institute
National Marine Fisheries Service
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
LOBSTER
FESTIVAL
The
Maine Lobster Festival
What
is it?
- One
of the largest and original lobster festivals, at its 56th year, is
scheduled for another festive celebration in July 30th to August 3rd
2003.
- Five-day
festival celebrating the Seafood month and Maritimes traditions.
- More
than 60,000 attendants for the past events.
- Events
are lined up with a great variety of constant live entertainment, music,
dancing, arts and crafts, an assortment of vendors, commercial tent,
children's amusement tents, lobster eating contests for children and
adults, boat rides and race, crate race and cooking contest. What's
more, the astounding marine theme parades with live music, marching
bands, theme floats, drill teams and increasing over 25,000 fans. The
Coronation and pageant of the Maine Sea Goddess. As well as the reputable
and growing 10K race, with hundreds of contestants annually.
- Feasting
menu focuses on fresh steamed Maine lobster, and consists a variety
of seafood steamed and fried clams, shrimps, mussels and a more variety
provided by many vendors. Wine, beer, and other beverages are also available.
- Admission
fee is different base on the date and time, which the ticket is purchased
for; an option to purchase a ticket of the whole event is available.
Reserved seating tickets are purchased separately in advance. Exact
price are not available before festival officials have released the
information.
- The
proceeds from the festival have been donated to numerous of charitable
endeavors towards the city.
When
is it?
- July
30th, 2003
- July
31st, 2003
- August
1st, 2003
- August
2nd, 2003
- August
3rd, 2003
Where
is it?
- Harbor
Park
- Rockland,
ME
- The
Festival will be held along the traditional commercial harbor.
Who
is involved?
- Maine
Lobster Festival is organized by Rockland Festival Corp.
- Rockland
Festival Corp. is a non profit organization that is volunteer based
- In
association with Maine Lobster Promotion Council
Contact
Info:
Maine
Lobster Festival,
P.O. Box 552, Rockland, ME 04841
Phone: (207) 596-0376
- Festival
brochure: (800) LOB-CLAW
- General
Information: (207) 596-0376 rtacc@midcoast.com
- Media
Inquiries: (207) 354-8928 Fax: (207) 354-0128 cbk@midcoast.com
- Coronation:
(207) 596-7645
- Parade:
(207) 338-7750
- Sponsorship:
(207) 593-1589
- Merchandise:
(207) 594-8636
- Crafts
& Events: (207) 594-5968
- Purchasing:
(207) 354-8002
- Entertainment:
(207) 354-8928 Fax: (207) 354-0128 cbk@midcoast.com
- Vendor
Information: (207) 596-0376
- Fine
Art Tent: (207) 372-6514
- U.S.
Coast Guard: (207) 596-6667
Port
of Los Angeles Lobster Festival
What
is it?
- Three-day
festival celebrating the Seafood month and Maritimes traditions
- Around
37,000 attended, and over 24,000 lobster meals sold at last year's fest.
- Nonstop
Live entertainment, music, street performer, dancing, arts and crafts,
exhibition, calling of lobster contest, and interactive games and rides
for children. In addition, one of the more popular events also includes
the Dog pet parade and competition, whereas the pets are costumed with
marine related theme. The Dog pet parade celebrates Bob, the legendary
dog, whose bark had lead lobster fleet safely into the harbor despite
the broken lighthouse on a stormy night. Pet competition winner will
be awarded with $500.
- Feasting
menu consists of fresh steamed Maine lobster, and variety of seafood
including steamed and fried clams, shrimps, mussels, vegetables, wine,
beer, other beverages and traditional Southern California style food
along more variety provided by many vendors. Discounted steamed lobsters
are priced at $11 for 1.25 lb.
- Admission
fee is $6 and children under the age of 12 are free.
- Offering
year-round lobster order opportunity and merchandise.
When
is it?
- September
19th, 2003. 5pm - 11pm
- September
20th, 2003. 11am - 11am
- September
21st, 2003. 11am - 7pm
Where
is it?
- Ports
O' Call Village
- San
Pedro, CA
- The
Festival will be held along the traditional commercial harbor
Who
is involved?
- Port
of Los Angeles Lobster Festival
- In
association with The Maine Lobster Festival
- Endorsed
by Maine Lobster Promotion Council
- Sponsors:
Mayor of Los Angeles, Port of Los Angeles, Local radio stations, Contessa
Farm Raised Shrimp, Budweiser, Bud Light, Bacardi Silver, Daily Breeze,
Sheraton Los Angeles Harbor Hotel, and many more.
Contact
Info:
Port
of Los Angeles Lobster Festival
P.O. Box 2949
Palos Verdes, CA, 90274
Phone: (310) 336-6472 (Recorded announcement)
Email: Lobstermaster@lobsterfest.com
Redondo
Beach Lobster Festival
What
is it?
- 8th
annual lobster festival.
- Football
size fairground.
- Features
popular bands, carnival rides, brunch, and singles night. Feasting with
vendors from Cajun, Italian, and Asian to Latin style seafood.
When
is it?
- September
26th - 28th, 2003. 11am - 11pm
Where
is it?
- Seaside
Lagoon
- Redondo
Beach CA
Contact
Info:
Redondo
Beach Lobster Festival
200 Portofino Way
Redondo Beach, CA 90277
Phone: (310) 376 - 6911
Schooner's
Annual Lobster Festival and Tournament
What
is it?
- Counting
at 13th annual lobster festival and tournament.
- Described
as being the largest 3 day lobster festival in Florida.
- Live
entertainment, sand sculpting contest, all out lobster recipes on the
menu, lobster capturing competition, with awards and prices waiting
for contest and competition winners.
- Proceeds
from the festival will be donated to Panama City Marine Institute and
Florida Aquatic & Marine Institute.
- Registration
fee is $70.
- Separate
registration for tournament
When
is it?
- September
20th - 22nd , 2002
Where
is it?
- 5121
Gulf Drive
- Panama
City Beach, FL
Who
is involved?
- Schooners,
a club with a pub offering live entertainment and food located on the
gulf coast of Florida.
Contact
Info:
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