Tropical rock lobsters, or pearl lobsters, as they're better known, are one of the rarest and most expensive lobster varieties. The colorful crustaceans are so valuable that there have even been international smuggling attempts of its larvae. Commercially-bred pearl lobsters sell for about $50 per kilogram, while wild-caught pearl lobsters sell for $99 per kilogram. This makes pearl lobsters more than 6 times more expensive than Maine lobsters, which go for $15 a kilogram. So what makes pearl lobsters so special, and why are they so expensive?
Tropical rock lobsters, or pearl lobsters, as they're better known, are one of the rarest and most expensive lobster varieties. The colorful crustaceans are so valuable that there have even been international smuggling attempts of its larvae. Commercially-bred pearl lobsters sell for about $50 per kilogram, while wild-caught pearl lobsters sell for $99 per kilogram. This makes pearl lobsters more than 6 times more expensive than Maine lobsters, which go for $15 a kilogram. So what makes pearl lobsters so special, and why are they so expensive?
In some states (like Maine), lobsters are caught all year, but their actual season only lasts a few months. In Maine, the peak season is from July through November. During this time is when lobsters are most active and easier to catch, offering farmers a significant return.
In some states (like Maine), lobsters are caught all year, but their actual season only lasts a few months. In Maine, the peak season is from July through November. During this time is when lobsters are most active and easier to catch, offering farmers a significant return.
The price of lobster is becoming more expensive as inflation and new regulations impact the cost of the delicacy. Dwight Staples, who has worked as a lobsterman in Stonington, Maine, for 15 years, said modern-day lobster fishing can be complex, and this season is producing additional challenges.
Lobsters from Maine have gained a reputation for being the best lobsters in the world. Not only they have juicy claw meat, but their tail meat is also extremely firm. If you want to enjoy “true” lobsters, you must buy this type.
However, the largest populations thrive in the waters surrounding Indonesia. These lobsters are cherished not only for their visual splendor but also for their exceptional taste — they are meatier and sweeter than their lobster cousins.
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