By the 1920 s the demand for lobster started to increase. Lobsters are caught in traps made of a wood or metal frame with netting. When a lobster is tricked by a trap s bait he crawls into the traps second section where he becomes stuck. This length allows female lobsters an increased opportunity to reproduce. Modern lobsterman make use of many technologies including motor power, radar, depth sounders, and radio communication.
Hydraulic haulers are also helpful as they save the lobsterman from hauling in traps by hand.
Lobsters like to eat a variety of fresh plants and animals like clams, sea urchins, and starfish. The lobster has two big claws and eight walking legs. One claw is the crusher claw, which helps the lobster destroy something he wants to eat. The other claw is called the pincher or ripper claw and is used to tear food apart. When eating, the lobster s walking legs actually move the food to his mouth.