Fishermen have recycled thousands of old lobster traps on Vinalhaven @MainePublic
Fishermen have recycled thousands of old lobster traps on Vinalhaven @MainePublic
Uploaded May 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
One of Maine's largest fishing communities has spent the winter removing and recycling thousands of old, battered wire lobster traps. The fishermen behind the initiative hope that other communities will follow suit.

Read the full story by Nicole Ogrysko at mainepublic.org

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Fishermen have recycled thousands of old lobster traps on Vinalhaven

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