A large Atlantic gulf on North America's east coast
New England plaintiffs have sued the Monterey Bay Aquarium over its Seafood Watch red list for lobster. The 1st U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals is evaluating whether the defamation claim may proceed, with judges debating First Amendment implications.
New England faces a costly invasive-crab crisis. Scientists, fishermen and startups are turning soft-shell European green crabs into marketable products—from premium meats to pet treats and whiskey. Despite climate-driven spread and decades of grassroots work, supply and infrastructure hurdles limit harvests and market reach.