6.4K views · 28 reactions | Starting the year with a lobster fact you probably didn’t know 咽 A one-pound lobster produces roughly 3,000 to 4,000 eggs. A four-pound lobster produces around 30,000 to 40,000 eggs. Only about 3 percent of those eggs survive to adulthood. Which brings us to the real question: would you rather have big lobsters laying eggs, or small ones? #mainelobster #lobsterfacts #rarelobster | Get Maine Lobster | Facebook

For Heather Thompson, lobster fishing is the family trade. As a fourth-generation lobsterman, she captains an all-female crew and uses sustainable practices to ensure future generations will live a life where the sea provides. This Great Big Story is a paid contribution by Red Lobster. Learn more at RedLobster.com/SeafoodWithStandards | Great Big Story