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1 in 30 Million Catch: Rare Yellow Lobster Caught Off New Hampshire Coast
Nicole Feldotto said the lobster’s 1-in-30-million color mutation made it a rare catch, but conservation rules required its release.
- On July 16, Hampton lobsterwoman Nicole Feldotto caught a rare yellow lobster off the coast of Rye, New Hampshire. The event marks an extraordinary milestone for the 32-year-old.
- Weighing about 1 1/2 pounds, the crustacean carries a rare genetic mutation occurring in roughly one in 30 million lobsters. Such statistical improbability far exceeds odds most in the industry encounter.
- Because the lobster featured a V-notch, designating it as an egg-bearing female, the crew released the animal to preserve the population. They added a new V-notch to maintain its protected status.
- Feldotto, who caught an orange lobster four years ago, described her reaction to the yellow find as intense. "When it came up, I literally screamed," she told local TV station WUMR.
- Rare mutations can produce various shades, including blue, white, and "cotton candy" colors. Feldotto noted these unpredictable results explain why she loves her work, stating, "You never know what will come up.
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