
Show Lobsters Some Love this Valentine's Day
Valentine’s Day is all about love, but unfortunately, in preparation for romantic dinners, sales of live lobster increase in February (1). Some of these sales are through online retailers such as Amazon (2). However, when lobsters are ordered online, they’re sent live in the post. During this journey, these fragile animals are at risk of injury, suffocation, and death, with delays and delivery complications further extending their suffering. Once delivered, they may be stored