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Bionic Lobster

This is an advertisement for a multi tool…it’s pretty darn funny!

Fire Destroys Landmark Lobster Wholesaler

Fire at James Hook & Co
Fire destroyed Boston’s landmark lobster wholesaler James Hook & Co. early this morning. The cause of the seven-alarm fire is undetermined and no injuries were reported. One of the owners, Ed Hook, said that the business is run by third and fourth generations of his family. “Everyone’s just in shock,” […]

Lobster Thief Caught with 6,000 Lobster Tails

He planted a wide network of makeshift lobster habitats composed of concrete and scrap metal. He cruised through a national marine sanctuary in his Wahoo fishing boat, plucking thousands of lobsters from the protected waters, possibly causing long-term environmental harm. He kept 1,500 pounds of meaty lobster tails in a home freezer, preparing to sell […]

Crazy Mantis Shrimp

This video shows a mantis shrimp swimming around his tank. It’s pretty cool. Take a look!

Live Scallop Swimming

Have you ever seen a live scallop swimming around?

Plastics Suspected to be Cause of Shell Disease

Really Sick Lobster with Shell Disease and missing limbs
The search for what causes a debilitating shell disease affecting lobsters from Long Island Sound to Maine has led one Marine Biological Laboratory (MBL) visiting scientist to suspect environmental alkyphenols, formed primarily by the breakdown of hard transparent plastics. Preliminary evidence from the lab of Hans Laufer […]

Thieves Break Into Seafood Restaurant

Robbery Scene
The Ocean View Seafood restaurant was broken into between Sunday night and Monday afternoon. An undisclosed amount of cash was stolen, and damages to the seafood eatery were estimated to be nearly $2,000. According to a Lexington Police Department incident report, thieves pried open the side door and office door of the restaurant, damaging […]