Rules & Sustainability
Nova Scotia Lobster Regulations Explained
Lobster regulations in Nova Scotia explained: licences, seasons, trap limits, minimum carapace size, berried and v-notched females, gear rules and enforcement.
· 12 min read
Atlantic Canada’s lobster stocks are among the best-managed in the world, but the rules can be confusing. These articles explain the conservation measures that keep the fishery healthy, the treaty rights that shape it, and the science that guides it as ocean temperatures change.
Lobster regulations in Nova Scotia explained: licences, seasons, trap limits, minimum carapace size, berried and v-notched females, gear rules and enforcement.
· 12 min read
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