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Lobster Border Standoff
- In 1961 Brazil and France nearly went to war over whether lobsters 'crawl' or 'swim' and thus who owned them. Both navies mobilized until new laws granted Brazil fishing rights and war was avoided.
Sea Life Causes Geopolitical Spats
- Sea creatures repeatedly spark international 'fish wars' like the turbot, crab, mackerel and squid disputes. Territorial claims and fishing rights regularly escalate into naval standoffs before legal frameworks intervene.
Well‑Meaning Release Damaged Ecosystems
- Two Buddhists in Brighton were fined in 2017 after releasing 700 non‑native lobsters and crabs in a life‑release ceremony. Authorities recovered about 323 and warned the release threatened local ecosystems.