The Lobster Fishery of Maine Bulletin of the United States Fish Commission, Vol. 19, Pages 241-265, 1899

"The Lobster Fishery of Maine" by John N. Cobb is a report that explores the concerning decrease in Maine's lobster population in the late 1800s. It looks at how lobsters live, how they're caught, and the rules about fishing them. The goal is to figure out how to keep the lobster industry alive and well for New England. The report kicks off by explaining how serious the problem is and how different groups are working together to fix it. Readers discover details about lobster habits, like where they move and how they have babies. It also gives some history about lobster fishing since people first settled in New England, working to explain why it's super important to have smart laws and conservation plans based on scientific findings to protect lobsters for the future.