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Appeals court tosses Maine lobstermen's lawsuit against Monterey Bay Aquarium
Original: Federal appeals court dismisses Maine lobstermen’s defamation case against Monterey Bay Aquarium
A federal appeals court has dismissed a defamation lawsuit brought by Maine lobstermen against the Monterey Bay Aquarium. The fishermen had objected to the aquarium's 'red list' designation, which advised consumers to avoid Maine lobster over concerns about fishing gear endangering endangered North Atlantic right whales. The ruling effectively upholds the aquarium's right to publish such sustainability ratings without facing defamation claims.
Why now: The court ruling is new, with implications for seafood sustainability labels and the lobster industry's pushback against them.
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