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Pseudo-environmental group targets lobsters, ‘cause everybody’s heard of lobsters right?”

For background, know that the econuts have been waging war against the Maine lobster industry for the past couple of decades, even though lobsters are very similar to the insects those people plan for us to eat; lobsters are even called “bugs” in many areas. The latest target has been the hundred-or-so deepwater lobsterman who go 100 miles out into the Atlantic during the winter to earn a living while the rest of the fleet stays home. Wintertime is when the dwindling number of right whales pass by, and, theoretically one could become entangled in a lobster line. The fact that this has never happened is of no consequence “because, well, it could”, and federal courts have put 1,000 square miles of ocean off limits to fishing entirely, and required extravagantly expensive “break-away” lines on all lobster traps, regardless of where they’re located. Does all that satisfy the econuts? Of course not; like all Leftist groups and Russians, an enemy’s concession is just an opportunity to take the next chunk of territory, be it disputed land, transgender “rights”, or the war against fishermen.

Hence the latest attack by “Seafood Watch”.

Seafood Watch, a list compiled by the Monterey Bay Aquarium, classifies seafood by how sustainable it is.

And that term encompasses every leftist’s most ardent wet dreams, not just what used to quaintly be referred to as the “environment”.

“The most sustainable — meaning the fisheries have minimal environmental impact, fair working conditions and economic benefits to the whole supply chain — are labeled “best choice.” The worst are labeled “avoid,” as lobster has just been because lobster fishery practices pose a threat to the endangered right whale, the Portland Press Herald reported.

For more than 20 years, Monterey Bay Aquarium has been compiling the list generated through scientific assessment of fishery practices in the U.S. and Canada. It’s meant to help restaurants and other seafood distributors choose sustainable seafood.

The designation hasn’t gone unnoticed by Maine lobster fishers.

It fails to take into account the work that lobster fishers in Maine are taking to protect the right whale, as well as the fact that there has not been a documented encounter between lobster gear and a right whale in coastal waters in nearly 20 years, a member of the Maine Lobsterman’s Association told the Press Herald.

“Today’s decision by Seafood Watch to ‘Red List’ Maine lobster is simply absurd and flies in the face of common sense. The Maine lobster industry – one of our state’s most important economic drivers and a source of pride – has long been committed to environmentally conscious, sustainable fishing,” Sen. Angus King, an independent, said late Tuesday evening.

“Make no mistake, this decision will have a real world impact – with the industry already facing challenges, the accusations of the designation will hurt thousands of families and businesses across our state,” King said. “I hope the millions around the world who enjoy the delicious crustacean will see through this farce, continue to support the iconic industry, and join me in pushing for Seafood Watch to reverse this irresponsible decision and take lobster off the so-called ‘Red List’.”

Maine lobster fishers have been faced with a series of decisions meant to protect the right whale, including using breakaway lines for lobster traps to prevent whale entanglements and a seasonal ban on lobster fishing gear in a nearly 1,000-square-mile area off New England.