A look into V-notching and its importance in combating over-fishing. Part of a series highlighting sustainability practices in Maine's lobster industry, with Eighth-Generation Lobsterman Jason Joyce. Watch part 2 here: https://youtu.be/CSZBtqmSMV0 Full series: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLhxhBiru3GiRPqgKfoBr_KxNBwhBqCNjW Video by Kino West Media kinowestmedia.com

A look into V-notching and its importance in combating over-fishing. Part of a series highlighting sustainability practices in Maine's lobster industry, with Eighth-Generation Lobsterman Jason Joyce. Watch part 1 here: https://youtu.be/etJo6VuOksk Full series: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLhxhBiru3GiRPqgKfoBr_KxNBwhBqCNjW Video by Kino West Media kinowestmedia.com

Lobstermen, Roger and Tyler, explain how v-notching ensures that egg bearing lobsters and the lobster industry are there for future generations to come. It's a simple and sustainable practice that will continue the existence of abundant lobster in our oceans Maine lobstermen notch!

Today’s adventure brings us not only a bounty of the sea but also an important lesson in marine conservation. Join us as we haul traps brimming with Eggers—egg-bearing female lobsters, which play a crucial role in maintaining healthy lobster populations. In this episode, I'll take you through the process of notching Eggers. Notching, or giving a V-notch to these females, is a practice we lobstermen hold dear. It marks the lobsters as breeding females, making it illegal for anyone to catch and keep them if they're caught again. This ensures they remain in the ocean to continue reproducing, which is vital for sustaining future generations of lobsters. Amidst our routine, we experienced the unexpected—an impromptu boarding by the Marine Patrol. These visits are always a bit nerve-wracking, but they're an essential part of ensuring that all of us on the water are following the regulations that keep the lobster populations thriving. Don’t forget to like, share, and subscribe for more insights into lobster fishing and marine conservation. Your support helps spread the word about sustainable practices that make a big difference in our oceans. #LobsterFishing #MarineConservation #SustainableFishing #MaineLobsters #JacobKnowlesAdventure

MLA Board member John Tripp V-notches!

Philip Torrey, a NEFSA and Maine Lobstermen's Association member, explains how easy it is to v-notch an egg bearing lobster. The v-notching practice is only a benefit to ensure many generations will have a lobster industry. The v-notch tool now has a spring in it to easily notch and throw the egg bearing lobster back in. It's easy and it's the right thing to do. Maine lobstermen notch!

Ever stumble upon a video of a lobsterman cutting a V into a lobster's tail? We asked why they do it, and it turns out, it's pretty important for building healthy lobster populations. #conservation #savewildlife #lobster #maine +++++++++++++++++++++Get To Know Us: To those who love Earth, and all life sharing it with us. To those awestruck by its beauty, who seek to understand its mysteries, who delight in its wonders and want to experience it in all its glory. And to those who fight for its future, who want to learn more so they can do more to save, preserve and protect it. We understand because we’re just like you. We’re Pattrn. Our planet is changing, right before our eyes. Our mission is to explore, inform, engage and revel in the patterns of our amazing planet. Come join us. https://www.pattrn.com/