date:Dec 20, 2012
causing lobsters to move around more, making them more likely to enter traps, said Tremblay. He said there are also fewer predators due to a decline in groundfish like cod.
Geoff Irvine, executive director of the Lobster Council of Canada, said although fishermen are grappling with low prices, the abundance of lobsters should be seen as an opportunity.
Its up to us to figure out how to manage it profitably, Irvine said from Ottawa.
Our recommendation has always been that specific fishing fle