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Lobster fishermen are taking on the Monterey Bay Aquarium in a high-stakes legal battle over its “red list” warning against eating American and Canadian lobster—claiming it’s damaging their livelihood and misrepresenting the real threats to North Atlantic right whales. The case, now before a federal appeals court, pits conservation messaging against economic survival, with judges questioning whether this is truly a defamation suit or a threat to free speech. The industry insists the aquarium ignored evidence that other fisheries pose greater risks, while the aquarium argues its recommendations are general conservation guidance—not targeted at any specific group. With Maine’s lobster economy worth over $460 million last year, the outcome could reshape how seafood sustainability advice is legally handled nationwide.

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