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Photos/Video: Makin Waves Lobster Tournament

Makin Waves hosted their 21st official lobster tournament today [Sept 2] with approximately 100 divers taking to the waters around the island. The event was co-sponsored by Goslings, Maui Jim sunglasses and Spar Yard Marine solutions. The heaviest lobster recorded at the event was 9 lbs 8 oz. The 13-minute live video replay is below: Lobster Terriers... Read more of this article

Cap Of 450 Recreational Lobster Diver Licenses

The Minister of Home Affairs Walton Brown today announced a cap of 450 recreational lobster divers for the 2018-2019 season, which opens September 1st 2018. Licenses will be issued on a first come, first served basis from August 6th 2018. The deadline to report catch data [including nil catches] for the 2017-2018 season was April 30th 2018. Therefore,... Read more of this article

Cap Of 500 Recreational Lobster Diver Licences

Minister of Home Affairs Walton Brown announced a cap on the number of recreational lobster divers for the 2017-2018 season, which opens September 1, 2017, saying the “number of licences will be capped at 500, approximately the same number of divers licensed for the 2016-17 season.” “Divers who held a licence during the past 2016-17 season... Read more of this article

Fourteen Pound Lobster Caught And Released

A massive 14 pound lobster was recently caught in Bermuda’s waters by Sanctuary Marine, with the super sized lobster released after being caught accidentally. In explaining how the lobster was caught, Sanctuary Marine’s Captain Matthew Jones told Bernews, “The lobster was caught accidentally on a live white grunt while hand-line fishing... Read more of this article

1609 Bar & Restaurant Launch Lobster Fest

In celebration of lobster season, The Fairmont Hamilton Princess announced the start of “Lobster Fest” at 1609 Bar & Restaurant. A special menu, offered throughout the month of October, features lobster dishes including spiny lobster, guinea chicks and Caribbean style lobster curry. Diners can chose from the a la carte menu or enjoy... Read more of this article

Photos, Video & Results: Lobster Tournament

Lobster season kicked off in a big way, with over 100 people entering today’s [Sept 1] Lobster Tournament, which saw the participants catch some 450lbs pounds of lobster in total, with an average weight of 4lbs 6oz. Tom Steinhoff had the heaviest lobster at 8lbs 12oz, David MacPhee and Paul Lindo tied for second with both hauling in catches tipping... Read more of this article

Man Denies Stealing A Lobster From Restaurant

Appearing in Magistrates Court this morning [Apr 7], a 40-year-old man denied trespassing in a restaurant and stealing a lobster. Jevon Bean pleaded not guilty to trespassing in L’Oriental on 17th March 2014 and stealing a lobster said to be worth $30. Magistrate Khamisi Tokunbo granted Mr. Bean $1,000 bail and set trial for mid-July. Related Stories Man... Read more of this article

The Clock Counts Down On Lobster Season

Chefs in restaurants and home kitchens across the island will be busy over the next 24 hours as the clock counts down on the end of this lobster season, which runs from September 1 to March 31. Lobster lovers have crowded the eastern end of Kindly Field Road over the past two Saturdays as well known local fisherman Gary Caisy of Sid’s Seafood... Read more of this article

Bermuda Lobster Nature’s Top Navigator

The animal world has its share of celebrated navigators, from flocking geese to spawning salmon — but Bermuda’s spiny lobster may soon take its place as the very best of them. Research suggests that Bermuda lobsters, despite their limited intelligence, may be the animal kingdom’s top navigators. Their homing abilities are also providing... Read more of this article

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