Topic: Canadian Department of Fisheries and Oceans
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How old is a lobster? Check his eyestalk
The age of a lobster, or a crab or shrimp, can be determined by counting growth rings, as is done with trees. But scientists aren't sure yet how old a lobster can live to be.
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Paul Watson spices up Canada seal hunt fightControversial Whale Wars captain Paul Watson has spiced up opposition to the Canada seal hunt -- offering $50,000 to anyone who can prove Harp seals wastefully eat cod. Canadian senators – in a snub to the EU – promise to keep seal meat on Parliament's menu for as long as the animals are in season.
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How Bob Barker joined Sea Shepherd Paul Watson and the whale warsBob Barker was among the early Hollywood converts to the animal rights movement. When Paul Watson told him that for $5 million he could end Japanese whaling, Barker responded 'Let's get it on.'
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Squid invasions signal changes in the Pacific Ocean
In the Pacific, jumbo squid have moved to new waters, signaling changes in the ocean, scientists observe.
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Lobster: U.S.-Canada turf war set to resume
Competing claims over Machias Seal Island may collapse the lobster industry there.
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