Seafood Watch News

Judge Allows Lobster Fishermen to Sue Environmental Group for Defamation

A group of lobster fishermen can sue one of the world’s largest seafood watchdog groups for defamation, a federal court has ruled, over a report that described Maine lobster as an unwise choice for consumers. The threat to a rare …

Lobstermen’s Suit Against Conservation Group Over ‘Do-Not-Eat’ List Dropped

A California court has dismissed a lawsuit from a group of fishermen against a conservation group that added New England lobster to its list of seafood to avoid. The lawsuit stemmed from a decision by Seafood Watch, which rates the …

Lawsuit over California Group’s Do-Not-Eat Listing for American Lobster Dismissed

A California court has dismissed a lawsuit from a group of fishermen against a conservation group that added New England lobster to its list of seafood to avoid. The lawsuit stemmed from a decision by Seafood Watch, which rates the …