Fishing aprons were seen hanging inside a lobstering tour boat on July 13 in Portland, Maine. This image captures a significant issue in the lobstering community.

Tobias Russell recently addressed this in his September 3 opinion piece titled, ‘Government 24/7 surveillance of lobster boats? That’s going overboard.’ He discussed the ongoing legal conflict involving Frank Thompson, who is challenging the surveillance mandate in federal court.

The case has gained attention from environmental organizations. The Conservation Law Foundation submitted an amicus brief to the court. This brief was also supported by Ocean Conservancy, adding a layer of complexity to the legal arguments presented.