Lobster Glut

The early arrival of soft-shell lobster also limits the ability of Maine lobstermen to market their catch outside of New England, since “shedders” are more fragile and can’t be shipped as far as lobsters with hard shells. That limits sales to local markets, but the glut caused by the Canadian processors’ backlog is keeping local retail prices low – a good deal for consumers, but one that’s putting an economic squeeze on the lobstermen.  -As reported in the BDN.