Lobster: A Summer Tale

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Lobster: A Summer Tale

For many Americans, a lobster roll is a quintessential taste of summer. We consider the popular appeal of crustaceans and the effect of this season's glut of lobsters in the Northeast.

A lobster glut along the Northeast coast this summer has had wide-ranging consequences. The oversupply is so great that fishermen are losing money on their catch. And while New Englanders are enjoying bargain prices for this delicacy, don't expect that to be the case everywhere. We explore the intricacies of the lobster market and consider the cultural appeal of these crustaceans.

Guests

Doug Povich

owner, Red Hook Lobster Pound, D.C.

Bob Bayer

Professor of Animal and Veterinary Sciences and Director, Lobster Institute, University of Maine

Related Links

Red Hook Lobster Pound Washington, D.C.
University of Maine Lobster Institute

Photo Gallery: Odd-Colored Lobsters

Video: A Day In The Life Of A Maine Lobsterman

Recipe: Lobster on the grill

Courtesy of Red Hook Lobster Pound.

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Wilbur Blount wrote:

Back in college I spent a summer working at a great fish market on Martha's Vineyard.

I used to go in at 6:30am and steam lobster to prepare the days fresh lobster meat.

It was one of the best jobs I've ever had and the absolute best breakfast ever!

And thanks for turning me on to Red Hook Lobster in Brooklyn. I had no idea this place was up here in NYC.

Lobster has been something I've missed since moving here from DC. I'll be there this Saturday!

Wed, 08/22/2012 - 1:42pm
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