from my on going series, "The Endangered Lobstermen"
“My husband has been fishing for two decades. We have already made the necessary changes to protect the right whale. It has cost tons of money to make these changes and it never seems to be good enough. Maine’s economy depends so much on the lobster industry. It would be a trickle down effect if there was no more lobstering.”
-Lindsey Barrett
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“Now that the courts have over turned their “worst-case” assumptions about Maine Lobstermen, lobster might be worth something this year. Last year was a bad hit for all of us. We took a hit in all directions. Like any business it takes a certain amount to run our business.
The future in my eyes is sad with all of the of the rules and regulations that have been thrown at us. One thing that will make me think positive is if they let us fish like we always have; being respectful of our surroundings.”
-Dean Barrett
25 years a lobster fisherman
4th generation lobsterman
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