Fisherman catches a one-in-two-million blue lobster
Blue lobsters are so-coloured because of a genetic abnormality that causes them to produce more of a certain protein than others.
Hyderabad: The ocean is full of wonders. The fact is now completely believed by this Scottish fisherman who had to pinch himself after catching a rare blue lobster.
The lobster is said to be one-in-two- million.
The fisherman called Ricky Greenhowe, 47, has been fishing off Aberdeen since he was in his teens and it was his first such find. Upon what he would do with the find, he said he would offer the lobster to an aquarium or put it back in the sea.
What makes blue lobsters so rare?
Blue lobsters are so-coloured because of a genetic abnormality that causes them to produce more of a certain protein than others.
Mr Greenhowe said a normal lobster of that size – about 1.5 kg (3.3lbs) – would be worth perhaps £25.
“It’s not about the money – it should continue its life,” he said. “I will phone Macduff Aquarium to see if they want it, if not I will put him back.”
“It’s so rare, it would be a shame to put it in a pot,” he added.
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