The odds of catching such a lobster are about 1 in 100 million.
The lobster, caught in Maine’s Casco Bay, features an iridescent, opal-like shade on its shell, a result of a genetic mutation that creates unique colorings.
"This is the first cotton candy we have discovered," Murrell told Fox News. "Finding one like this is a true gift. It shows Mother Nature's true artistry."
RARE BLUE LOBSTER FOUND BY MASSACHUSETTS LOBSTERMAN: ‘JUST BY LUCK’
This was also a first for Coppersmith, who has been fishing for 40 years. But he has no intention of selling the beautiful creature. |
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