An unexpected decision by the United States to increase the minimum legal size of lobsters has raised concerns in the Canadian industry. This move could disrupt the live lobster trade between the two countries, which is worth $545 million to Canada. The decision was triggered by surveys in the Gulf of Maine that showed a decline in the number of young lobsters. The increase in size is intended to allow lobsters more time to mature and reproduce. Canadian lobster exporters are now faced with the choice of increasing their minimum size to meet the American standard or finding new markets.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-scotia/us-moves-to-increase-minimum-legal-size-of-lobster-1.7088478