Maine Lobstermen Catch a Spiny Lobster!

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"I never seen one of those before!" said fisherman Casey Cowan as he pulled up a spiny lobster trap off the coast of Maine. The quirky looking crustacean was a new sight for the veteran lobsterman, and as he soon learned, it was also a new catch for the state of Maine.

The spiny lobster (pictured below) is a rare species that is found in tropical and subtropical waters around the world. It's characterized by its long, spiny antennae and tough, armored shell. In the United States, spiny lobsters are only found in the Gulf of Mexico and along the East Coast from North Carolina to Massachusetts.

Maine fishermen have been catching spiny lobsters since at least 2007, but they are still a rare sight in local markets. According to the Maine Department of Marine Resources, only about 100 pounds of spiny lobsters were caught in Maine during 2018. That's just a fraction of the more than 25 million pounds of lobster that were landed in Maine last year!

So why aren't spiny lobsters more common in Maine? One reason may be that they are difficult to catch. Spiny lobster traps are baited with dead fish, which can be difficult to find in colder northern waters. Another reason may be that they are not as well-known or popular as their cousin, the "true" lobster.

Whatever the reason, it's exciting for Maine fishermen to discover a new species of lobster crawling through their traps!

California Lobstermen Find a Spiny Lobster in their Trap!

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A recent discovery by California lobstermen has caused a stir in the scientific community. While pulling their traps, they pulled out a spiny lobster, which is a species that is not typically found in Californian waters. This has led to speculation about how the lobster got there and what this discovery could mean for marine life in the area.

The spiny lobster is a type of crustacean that is usually found in tropical or subtropical waters. They are identifiable by their spiny antennae and the fact that they are generally a darker color than other types of lobsters. They can grow up to 18 inches long and weigh up to 4 pounds.

In California, the spiny lobster is only found in theChannel Islands Marine Reserve, which is located off the coast of Southern California. This reserve covers over 120,000 acres and includes 8 islands and over 600 miles of coastline. The lobstermen who made this discovery were pulling their traps from this reserve.

So far, there has been no explanation for how this spiny lobster ended up in California waters. One possibility is that it was released into the water by someone who bought it as a pet and then decided they didn't want it anymore. Another possibility is that it hitchhiked its way across the ocean on a boat or raft. Still, another possibility is that it was displaced by Hurricane Irma, which caused extensive damage to Caribbean waters earlier this year.

Whatever the explanation may be, this discovery has scientists intrigued. It opens up the possibility that there may be other types of marine life living in Californian waters that we don't know about. It also raises questions about how these species are able to survive in such different climates.

Fisherman land spiny lobster in Naples

Fishermen in Naples got lucky over the weekend when they landed a spiny lobster. The lobster, which is a variety of crayfish that is found in the warm waters of the Caribbean Sea and the Gulf of Mexico, can weigh up to four pounds and measure more than a foot long.

The spiny lobster is known for its tough shell, which has sharp barbs running down its back. Fishermen typically use traps to catch spiny lobsters, as they are difficult to catch with a net.

While spiny lobsters are not as popular as Maine lobster, they are considered a delicacy by many people. The meat is sweet and succulent, and can be eaten either boiled or grilled.

Fishermen in Naples who landed the spiny lobster say they plan to sell it at a local fish market.

Spiny lobster caught off coast of Hollywood

A spiny lobster was hauled in by a fisherman off the coast of Hollywood earlier this week. The lobster, which measured 18 inches in length and weighed 4.5 pounds, is a rare sight in these waters.

The spiny lobster is so named because of the sharp spines that run down the length of its back. It is a cousin of the common American lobster, but can be distinguished by its black coloring and lack of claws on the first two pairs of legs.

Spiny lobsters are found in tropical and subtropical waters around the world. They are generally considered a delicacy, and can fetch high prices on the market.

This particular spiny lobster was released back into the ocean after it was photographed and measured for scientific purposes.

Man catches spiny lobster off Maine coast

A man fishing off the coast of Maine has reeled in a spiny lobster, believed to be the first of its kind caught in the state.

The lobster, which is about three and a half pounds and has a six-inch claw span, was caught by 28-year-old Connor Kratz near Christmas Island on Saturday.

Kratz said he had never seen anything like it before. "It's definitely a cool experience," he told The Boston Globe.

Spiny lobsters are found in waters from Massachusetts to Florida, but typically inhabit southern states such as Louisiana and Texas. They are identifiable by their long antennae and spines that run down their backs.

According to the Maine Department of Marine Resources, the catch is only the fourth confirmed sighting of a spiny lobster in the state's waters.