277 square miles of sea, known as the Gray Zone, are at the center of a conflict between the United States and Canada over lobster fishing rights.
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277 square miles of sea, known as the Gray Zone, are at the center of a conflict between the United States and Canada over lobster fishing rights.
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Synopsis
Lobstermen from the United States and Canada face off in the Gray Zone, a 277-square-mile area in the Gulf of Maine. This maritime region has been a source of contention since the end of the Revolutionary War. Rising water temperatures have led to an increase in lobster numbers. Canadian fishermen assert their rights to the area, escalating tensions with American counterparts over access to the lucrative catch.
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Why Watch
- See the conflict over the Gray Zone between US and Canada.
- Find out how climate change affects lobster fishing.
- Meet the fishermen caught in the middle of this dispute.
Did You Know
- The Gray Zone covers 277 square miles of disputed waters.
- The Gulf of Maine has warmed faster than nearly any other body of water.
- The lobster population in the Gray Zone has surged due to climate change.
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What is the Gray Zone?
The Gray Zone is a disputed 277 square miles of sea claimed by both the United States and Canada, traditionally fished by US lobstermen.
Why has the lobster population surged in the Gulf of Maine?
The lobster population in the Gulf of Maine has surged due to the area warming faster than nearly any other body of water on the planet.
What conflict is described in Lobster War?
Lobster War describes a climate-fueled conflict between the United States and Canada over fishing rights in the Gray Zone.
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