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Seafood Watch

Coverage of Seafood Watch in the Nexus archive.

Earliest in view: Jul 27 · 22:43 UTCMost recent: Aug 5 · 17:14 UTC
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Monterey Bay Aquariumorganization2fishing industry businessesorganization1trade groupsorganization1North Atlantic right whaletopic1Maineplace1Whole Foodsorganization11st U.S. Circuit Court of Appealsorganization1Maine Lobstermen’s Associationorganization1Seth Aframeperson1Julie Rikelmanperson1North Atlantic right whalestopic1First Circuitplace1
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  • BUSINESSAug 5 · 17:14 UTCWDIV CLICKONDETROIT
    Appeals court says fishermen's claim in lobster defamation suit raises First Amendment questions

    A federal appeals court is considering whether a defamation lawsuit by New England fishing businesses and trade groups against the Monterey Bay Aquarium can proceed, citing First Amendment concerns. The lawsuit challenges the aquarium's Seafood Watch program listing American and Canadian lobster on its 'red list' due to risks to North Atlantic right whales, with plaintiffs arguing the claim inaccurately harms their industry.

  • BUSINESSJul 27 · 22:43 UTCCOURTHOUSE NEWS
    Maine lobster defamation case smells fishy to First Circuit

    Maine lobster trade groups sued the Monterey Bay Aquarium's Seafood Watch for defamation, claiming its environmental criticism caused a 40% price drop. The First Circuit raised First Amendment concerns, questioning whether the lawsuit could defame an entire industry of over 5,600 lobstermen.