Officers Bust Lobster Poachers at Santa Monica Pier | Venice Beach News

Southern California wildlife officers, aided by K-9 units, shut down a bold lobster poaching operation at the Santa Monica Pier, seizing 34 lobsters—including egg-carrying females—and arresting six people for violations ranging from illegal take to using prohibited gear, with fines up to $1,000 and possible jail time. The crackdown underscores the critical role of enforcement in protecting marine resources for future generations. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/d19c49b355f8e003