The Lobsters Are Here!

Michael Honablue

Welcome to lobster mini season - 48 hours of lobster mania.

Each year, recreational certified divers get two days to grab up to twelve spiny lobsters per person before the commercial season begins on August 6. The 2007 season kicked off at midnight on July 24 and ends at midnight on July 26. We spent the afternoon at sea with RJ Diving to get a front row seat of all the action. Here are a few fun facts we picked up along the way:

• There are three ways to snare a lobster - by hand, by lasso or by tickle stick and net (the most popular and effective method)
• Lobsters must be at least three inches in carapace length - possession and use of a measuring device is required at all times
• Egg-bearing female lobsters must be released (got to keep the population growing)
• The Atlantic can get a bit rough
• Divers love their lobsters grilled, steamed, boiled, broiled and stir fried
• You can't go wrong with butter and lemon

Check out our video and slideshow for all the action.

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Welcome to lobster mini season - 48 hours of lobster mania. Each year, recreational certified divers get two days to grab up to twelve spiny lobsters per person before the commercial season begins on August 6. The 2007 season kicked off at midnight on July 24 and ends at midnight on July 26. We spent the afternoon at sea with RJ Diving to get a front row seat of all the action.

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RJ Diving navigates the Atlantic with 46 feet of lobster-catching space.

Michael Honablue

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Lobster Mini Season

Lobster mini-season is here. Recreational divers get two days to grab up to a dozen spiny lobsters before the commercial season begins. We spent the afternoon at sea with RJ Diving to get a front row seat of all the action.