US appeals court questions lobster industry defamation case against Monterey Bay Aquarium

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Why did Seafood Watch place lobster on its red list?

Seafood Watch listed lobster as unsustainable in 2022 due to the threat of entanglement in fishing gear to North Atlantic right whales. The listing was based on concerns that the gear poses a critical risk to the endangered species, as acknowledged by government agencies and conservation groups.

What did the appeals court say about the defamation lawsuit?

Judge Seth Aframe of the 1st U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals said during oral arguments on 26 July 2026 that the case raised First Amendment concerns. He questioned whether the lawsuit qualified as a defamation claim and suggested that allowing it to proceed could set a precedent for widespread litigation.

How much lobster did Maine fishermen catch in 2025?

Maine fishermen caught over 78 million pounds of lobster in 2025, according to industry reports. The catch was valued at more than $460 million (US dollars) at the docks, though it represented a decline from recent years.

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The story was covered by five left-rated outlets and four centre-rated outlets, all of which led on the appeals court’s First Amendment concerns. No right-rated outlet carried the story, according to the reports below.