Industry-led lobster research: By fishermen, for fishermen

by-catch data collection

ABOUT US

The Southwest Lobster Science Society’s (SWLSS) at-sea bycatch monitoring program is an industry-led initiative that provides an opportunity for fishermen to demonstrate strength in numbers and be stewards of their own fishery.

Data is one of the most valuable commodities in the world and is used to make decisions for most industries today. SWLSS prides itself in collecting high quality data for the lobster fishing industry because the best decisions for the industry can be made with good, high quality data.

no compliance monitoring by swlss

Clients of SWLSS do not need to worry about compliance monitoring or reporting by SWLSS At-Sea Technicians on their vessels. SWLSS does not report on any regulatory infractions. Our sole mission is to collect scientific data.

Registration

Click on the link below to register with SWLSS or to renew your registration for the 2025-2026 season (LFAs 33, 34 & 35).

We get the job done

At SWLSS we care deeply about the health and long term viability of lobsters, the shared resource that is the lifeblood of our local economies. We believe having as much data collected as possible on lobster and lobster by-catch will result in the best decisions being made for the lobster fishing industry.

the proof is in the numbers

We take our work very seriously; the numbers speak for themselves:

Over 1400 successful at-sea sampling trips, over 100,000 traps and 400,000 lobsters & other marine animals sampled.

WE ARE HIRING!

We currently have positions available for At-Sea Fisheries Technicians.

Please submit your resume by email to: southwestlobster@gmail.com