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"Lobstermen along much of the coast have voluntarily stopped hauling in an effort to offset a glut of lobsters in the market. A combination of an unusually early season and large catches of shedders before peak demand has driven prices down to their lowest levels in decades."

The price reduction at the barrel-head is not transferring to the consumer. Retail prices on lobster have not dropped.

"As independent business operators, lobstermen are prohibited by anti-trust laws from organizing large-scale strikes to stop fishing.

On Monday, Maine Department of Marine Resources Commissioner Patrick Keliher warned fishermen that an organized work stoppage may be illegal. "

In steps Big Brother. The government already pays people who don't want to work, but it will penalize you for doing the same thing. Bassackwards.

The best thing for you guys to do at this point, in my opinion, is to reduce your take. That will provide you with some income, but also serve to increase your prices. Remember, you don't have to sell anything at a price determined only by one party.

Whatever you do, do not prevent boats from moving freely. That will only result in the authorities getting involved.