Project Gutenberg 2006-01-07 Public domain in the USA. 552 Cobb, John N. (John Nathan) 1868 1930 Cobb, J. N. (John Nathan) Cobb, John Nathan The Lobster Fishery of Maine Bulletin of the United States Fish Commission, Vol. 19, Pages 241-265, 1899 E-text prepared by Ronald Calvin Huber while serving as Penobscot Bay Watch, Rockland, Maine, "The Lobster Fishery of Maine" by John N. Cobb is a scientific publication written in the late 19th century. The text presents a comprehensive investigation into the lobster fishery in Maine, detailing its declining state, the species' natural history, commercial practices, and fishing regulations. It aims to address concerns regarding the sustainability of this vital industry for New England, particularly emphasizing the significance of scientific understanding in preserving lobster populations. The opening of the work outlines the urgent situation faced by the lobster fishery, highlighting the collaborative efforts of the United States Fish Commission and Maine's Fish Commission to curb the ongoing decline in lobster stocks. It provides initial insights into the biology and reproductive patterns of lobsters, such as their migratory behavior and spawning instincts, while also setting the stage for a historical overview of the fishery's development since the early settlement of New England. This background serves to preemptively counter misconceptions, emphasizing the necessity of scientifically informed legislation and conservation efforts to ensure the future viability of the lobster fishery in Maine. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 63.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Lobster fisheries -- Maine SH Text Category: History - American Category: Science - Biology Category: Science - Earth/Agricultural/Farming Category: Environmental Issues 139914 2025-08-07T11:38:46.928121 text/html 130319 2006-01-07T12:36:10 text/html 1518111 2025-08-07T11:38:56.032053 application/epub+zip 1503869 2025-08-07T11:38:49.816108 application/epub+zip 117193 2025-08-07T11:38:47.629093 application/epub+zip 2838640 2025-08-07T11:38:59.871082 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 2813531 2025-08-07T11:38:53.272091 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 222968 2022-09-08T11:18:39.362939 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 125741 2025-08-07T11:38:46.436125 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 125589 2020-12-13T13:06:51 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 18956 2025-08-07T11:39:00.061045 application/rdf+xml 15701 2025-08-07T11:38:48.120120 image/jpeg 4182 2025-08-07T11:38:47.873100 image/jpeg 1456021 2020-12-13T13:06:51 application/octet-stream application/zip 44328 2020-12-13T13:06:51 application/octet-stream application/zip 1477353 2025-08-07T11:38:46.995119 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia