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A CT way of life disappeared. 'Overnight, it was done...ended

A CT way of life disappeared. 'Overnight, it was done...ended
health10/20/2025

Each lobsterman took their own path after the die-off. Some turned to clamming or catching conch; most couldn’t support themselves

Bart Mansi used to haul a thousand pounds of lobster a day. Now he sets out just a couple dozen traps, out of curiosity — or force of habit — and he’s lucky to catch 10 lobsters. “I’ve been doing it all my life. I gotta see for myself,” he said. “But... [24423 chars]