Is it a Maine Lobster?

Published on Monday, August 7, 2006, by C. Thi Nguyen / Edit Post

Homarus Americanus is the Latin name for lobsters from the North Atlantic. They are sometimes refered to as Maine lobsters, but not all these critters come from Maine.

American lobsters thrive in the cold waters of the Atlantic, including New England as well as Canada (so your Maine lobster may well be Canadian). Fishmongers can usually tell you where your lobster’s from, but the news is that lobsters from Maine will soon wear tags to make them easily identified.

Here’s some interesting reading on the topic.

Board Links: Lobster tag–certifiably in Maine?

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  • I am in Nova Scotia and have been a Lobster fisherman in District 34 Nova Scotia . This is the Biggest area for catching lobsters in North America . Yes this is where most main lobsters ate at Christmas come from . as our season is open 6 months and opens on the last monday of nov .

    The truth is This is where the Best Quality lobsters come from too . Real maine lobster is no where near as...+READ

    I am in Nova Scotia and have been a Lobster fisherman in District 34 Nova Scotia . This is the Biggest area for catching lobsters in North America . Yes this is where most main lobsters ate at Christmas come from . as our season is open 6 months and opens on the last monday of nov .

    The truth is This is where the Best Quality lobsters come from too . Real maine lobster is no where near as tasty as Lobsters caught in St Mary's Bay , Nova Scotia . If its the best lobster you ever ate it's my bet it came from here . I know this is the truth , So do most Lobster Buyers and sellers .-COLLAPSE