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The Lobster Fishery of Canada’s Atlantic Provinces
A historical overview of Canada’s lobster industry across Newfoundland, Quebec, and the Maritime Provinces. It describes small boat operations, family ownership, and the scale of the fishery with about two million traps. The piece details boat types, gear like haulers and echo sounders, and describes the popular trap design and its two chamber structure.
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Canada
Atlantic Provinces
Maritime Provinces
Quebec
Newfoundland
Atlantic
Yarmouth Light
Nova Scotia