The Lobster War, a fierce territorial dispute between France and Canada, revolved around the rich fishing grounds of the Georges Bank, located in the Gulf of Maine. This decades-long conflict was sparked by Canada's expansion of its fishing zone in 1977, a move that encroached on waters traditionally fished by French lobstermen. Angry protests and violent clashes ensued, as French fishermen refused to abide by the new regulations and sabotaged Canadian fishing gear. Diplomatic efforts and international tribunals attempted to resolve the issue, but tensions remained high. The dispute eventually simmered down after the implementation of a quota system and the establishment of a joint management committee for the Georges Bank fishery.
