June 15, 2022 โ Several U.S. restaurants are celebrating National Lobster Day on 15 June, even though there are two National Lobster Day celebrations in the U.S., with the other one falling on 25 September.
Panera, Legal Sea Foods, and Corvina Seafood Grill are some of the national chains that have launched lobster promotions for the holiday.
September 24, 2019 โ This week, we celebrate one of Maineโs most famous residents โ and no, Iโm not talking about Stephen King or the couple who say โbuttery flaky crustโ in the Dysartโs commercial. Actually, this week marks National Lobster Day, when we celebrate not only our favorite crustacean, but all the men and women who help this industry and our state thrive.
Folks from away might not understand why we are celebrating the lobster, but Maine people know that this shellfish isnโt just a delicious meal โ itโs a vital part of our stateโs economy, supporting communities up and down our coast. Maine people also know that even as we celebrate lobsters, this industry is facing serious challenges โ from well-intentioned but harmful potential regulations, to poorly designed foreign policy emanating from Washington, to the looming threat of warming waters due to climate change. So today, more than any other time in the past, itโs important to emphasize the value of this economic driver, and push back on the threats it faces.
One of the most pressing concerns facing our lobster industry is the danger of potentially misguided federal regulations to protect right whales. Now, letโs be clear: everyone, including lobstermen, wants to protect this endangered species. We just want to make sure weโre making changes based on sound data; and at this point, it is not clear that Maineโs lobster fishery is a significant contributor to right whale deaths. The possible changes threaten livelihoods and lives by calling for expensive and dangerous new equipment configurations. Even worse, these changes would disproportionately affect Maine lobstermen while not holding Canadian fisheries to the same standards.
July 26, 2018 โIn celebration of one of New Englandโs favorite crustaceans, Sen. Jack Reed is joining in the fight to designate Sept. 25 as โNational Lobster Day.โ
Reed is joining a bipartisan group of Senators from New England to introduce the new legislation. He said โNational Lobster Dayโ would honor the lobstersโ economic, historic, cultural and culinary contributions to Rhode Island and across the nation.
โNational Lobster Day is a fun and tasty way to pay tribute to our local lobstermen and women and the important economic impact lobsters have on Rhode Islandโs economy,โ Reed said. โIt is a great way to celebrate an industry that supports hundreds of Rhode Island families and helps bring tourists to the area to enjoy delicious, freshly caught lobster and seafood.โ
The resolution is being led by Maineโs Sen. Angus King and Sen. Susan Collins.
Reed also said โNational Lobster Dayโ would help Rhode Islandโs restaurants boost sales.
โWhether you enjoy lobster fresh off the boat, or with fresh-made pasta, Rhode Island offers plenty of ways to join the celebration,โ Reed said.
August 4, 2017 โ In recognition of the historic and economic importance of the lobster industry to Rhode Island and other coastal states, the U.S. Senate unanimously approved a resolution designating Monday, Sept. 25, 2017, as โNational Lobster Day.โ The resolution, cosponsored by U.S. Senators Jack Reed (D-RI), Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) and seven New England colleagues, invites lobster-lovers to mark their culinary calendars for the last Monday in September.
โThis is a fitting tribute to our local lobstermen and women and the important economic impact lobsters have on Rhode Islandโs economy. As consumer demand for sustainably harvested, wild-caught New England lobsters continues to grow, โNational Lobster Dayโ offers an opportunity to celebrate and appreciate an industry that supports hundreds of Rhode Island families and helps bring tourists to the area to enjoy delicious, freshly caught lobster and seafood,โ Reed said. โIt will also help showcase Rhode Islandโs culinary diversity and boost sales. Whether you enjoy lobster fresh off the boat, or with fresh-made pasta, Rhode Island offers plenty of ways to join the celebration.โ
โNational Lobster Day is a great time to remember that the lobsters caught off of Rhode Island are some of the best on the East Coast, and weโre fortunate to have no shortage of first-rate restaurants to serve them up,โ Whitehouse said. โAlthough warming seas have contributed to the reduction of our lobster landings by half in the last twenty years, Iโll continue to do everything in my power to make sure lobstermen and other Rhode Island fishermen, who make enormous contributions to the local economy, will continue to find healthy stocks off our coast and be able to call Rhode Island ports home for decades to come.โ
September 23, 2016 โ The following was released by the Maine Lobster Marketing Collective:
PORTLAND, Maine โ For the second year in a row, the Maine Lobster industry will celebrate its positive economic and cultural impact both in Maine and in the U.S. during National Lobster Day on September 25, 2016. Designated through a resolution by Senators Angus King and Susan Collins of Maine, National Lobster Day reinforces the hard work, sustainable practices and passion of Maineโs 5,600 independent lobstermen and women.
โThe lobster industry is not only an iconic part of Maineโs image, but itโs also a significant engine in our local economy that supports families up and down our coast,โ said Senators Collins and King in a joint statement. โBy designating September 25 as National Lobster Day, the Senate has once again recognized lobsterโs tremendous value for our communities while honoring the hardworking people in the industry. The thousands of Mainers who haul lobster from our shores, process it and distribute it ensure that this delicious Maine product can be enjoyed across the country and around the world. Lobster is a livelihood and a way of life for many Maine people, and we will always work to make sure this proud industry can continue its positive impact for generations to come.โ
Last year, the Maine Lobster industry landed more than 120 million pounds for the fourth year in a row thanks to the self-governing, unparalleled sustainable practices that the industry has had in place for 150 years. Landings increase during peak season, typically June through November, allowing for nearly $1 billion in revenue to support citizens throughout Maine, and the tender sweet flavor of Maine Lobster to be shared with diners across the country.
โWe are thrilled that the Senate has recognized the Maine Lobster industry by deeming September 25 as National Lobster Day again this year,โ said Matt Jacobson, the Executive Director of the Maine Lobster Marketing Collaborative (MLMC). โWeโre excited to have the national spotlight on our industry, especially during peak season, and we thank Senators King and Collins again for their support with this resolution.โ
To further promote Maine Lobster and its rich heritage, the MLMC focuses on sharing the Maine Lobster story with national media, educating chefs about Maine Lobsterโs diverse culinary applications to help them reimagine it as a key ingredient and connecting lobster lovers through social and digital platforms. Additionally, this year, the Collaborative released a video series that showcases the uniqueness of Maine Lobster and the industryโs impact across Maine.
โMaine Lobsterโs strong sustainability story, beautiful flavor and versatility make chefs proud to serve it,โ said Barton Seaver, chef, cookbook author and sustainable seafood expert. โNational Lobster Day highlights these great qualities and the many people throughout the industry who bring Maine Lobster to our plates.โ
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