Our most famous crustacean is on fire in China!

According to data and multiple news reports this month, Maine lobster has really spiked in the seafood market in China and Japan. As of the end of 2015, China now consumes more than 12% of US lobster exports.

This week on CCTV America, losbtermen and locals in Vinalhaven talked about their business, and the new influx of interest, and cash, from places like China!

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