Lobster Close-up
Lobster Close Up
New Jersey Offshore Lobster Fleet
New Jersey Offshore Lobster Fleet
F/V Monitor off the New Jersey shore.
F/V Monitor off the New Jersey shore.
Lobster Catch
Lobster Catch
Cape Cod Canal: F/V Virginia Marie & F/V Miss Julie
Cape Cod Canal: F/V Virginia Marie & F/V Miss Julie
Lobster Pots on F/V Rachel Leah
Lobster Pots on F/V Rachel Leah
Research Fund

AOLA is proud to announce the establishment of a Research Fund, created to provide the industry an opportunity to react quickly in order to document trends and phenomena they may encounter while fishing.  Initially, the fund will sponsor certified observers who will go on board fishing vessels to provide impartial, scientific confirmation of fishermen's observations. A newly created committee within AOLA will determine research priorities; and responsibly allocate funding accordingly. Presently our plan is to document juvenile lobsters offshore. Offshore fishermen, if you encounter lobsters 1-2 inches carapace length (30-55 mm) or notice other interesting phenomena offshore, please contact Heidi at 603-828-9342, in order for AOLA to help document your findings. Fishermen and non-fishermen alike, we hope you will contribute to help us learn more about our resource.

Offshore Lobster, Lobstering, Trade Association AOLA is a non-profit trade association dedicated to the conservation of the lobster resource and the preservation of the offshore lobster industry. The association closely monitors all facets of the state and federal fishery management process as it pertains to, or impacts offshore lobster. We offer a strong, balanced voice for our members who consist of a large segment of the offshore lobster fleet. Members of the Atlantic Offshore Lobstermen’s Association enjoy the benefits associated with the camaraderie of their peers and the ability to improve and make a difference in the health and sustainability of the lobster resource.

AOLA News

Research Fund

AOLA is proud to announce the establishment of a Research Fund, created to provide the industry an opportunity to react quickly in order to document trends and phenomena they may encounter while fishing.  Initially, the fund will sponsor certified observers who will go on board fishing vessels to provide impartial, scientific confirmation of fishermen's observations. A newly created committee within AOLA will determine research priorities; and responsibly allocate funding accordingly. Presently our plan is to document juvenile lobsters offshore. Offshore fishermen, if you encounter lobsters 1-2 inches carapace length (30-55 mm) or notice other interesting phenomena offshore, please contact Heidi at 603-828-9342, in order for AOLA to help document your findings. Fishermen and non-fishermen alike, we hope you will contribute to help us learn more about our resource.