Under fire over right whales, lobster reps try to reframe the industry as climate-friendly

MAINE PUBLIC • September 15, 2022

Under fire recently for not doing enough to protect endangered right whales, lobster industry representatives are touting what they say are their climate-friendly attributes. Representatives from Luke's Lobster and the Island Institute released an assessment of the carbon footprint of a lobster. The analysis showed about 3 pounds of greenhouse gas emissions per pound of lobster served at the restaurant chain. They say this is far less than beef, pork, or even chicken.