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Stricter lobster fishing rules scrapped after complaints about harm to industry

Regulators have decided to scrap stricter lobster fishing standards off New England due to protests from fishermen who claimed the rules were unnecessary and would bankrupt harvesters.
The Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Council stated that the changes were essential to preserve the lobster population's future, which has shown signs of decline.
Patrick Keliher, chair of the commission's lobster board, noted that the fishing industry must develop strategies to protect the lobster population and ensure the long-term health of the resource.
Dustin Delano, a fourth-generation lobsterman, warned that raising catch sizes would bankrupt many lobstermen and harm the U.S. Market against foreign competitors.

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