Lots of lobsters

Posted July 28, 2012, at 7:24 a.m.
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A young lobster fisherman scrubs his boat earlier this month in Stonington. Many lobster boats are remaining in their harbors.
A young lobster fisherman scrubs his boat earlier this month in Stonington. Many lobster boats are remaining in their harbors.
A 17-pound lobster was released this week in Long Island Sound off Connecticut.
Alex Nunes | AP
A 17-pound lobster was released this week in Long Island Sound off Connecticut.
New Meadows Lobster in Portland this week had a bright orange, a bright blue and a calico lobster at the same time.
Rebecca McAleney
New Meadows Lobster in Portland this week had a bright orange, a bright blue and a calico lobster at the same time.
Paula Coppersmith holds a lobster at Dock's Seafood restaurant and market in South Portland, where they're selling five lobsters for $24.
Paula Coppersmith holds a lobster at Dock's Seafood restaurant and market in South Portland, where they're selling five lobsters for $24.
Catherine Davidson of Maryland chows down at the Portland Lobster Festival last month. Proceeds from the event benefit the Maine Children's Cancer Program and other Falmouth Rotary charities.
Catherine Davidson of Maryland chows down at the Portland Lobster Festival last month. Proceeds from the event benefit the Maine Children's Cancer Program and other Falmouth Rotary charities. Buy Photo
While Maine has an abundance of lobsters, Connecticut has a serious shortage in Long Island Sound.
AP
While Maine has an abundance of lobsters, Connecticut has a serious shortage in Long Island Sound.
Recently caught so-called lobsters during Florida's mini-season.
Mark Randall | Sun Sentinel
Recently caught so-called lobsters during Florida's mini-season.

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