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A Crab in a Lobster Trap

Join a Real Maine Lobsterman on a Lobster Boat Tour from Rockland, Maine

If you've ever wondered what a Maine lobsterman's day is like, come along on this photo tour or book a spot aboard the Captain Jack Lobster Boat Adventure.
Captain Jack Lobster Boat Adventure Photo Tour Rockland Maine - A Crab in a Lobster Trap

What's this? Lobster traps are intricate contraptions, but other sea creatures do manage to find their way in. Crabs like this one usually find a way out on their own. There's no market for Maine crabs, so Hale tosses them back or eats them for dinner.

© 2006 Kim Knox Beckius

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