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Lobsterman Catches Ultra-Rare Yellow Lobster, Dubbed ‘Banana,’ Deemed 1 in 30 Million Catch An extraordinary ocean discovery has spurred scientific inquiry after a lobsterman caught a yellow-hued lobster with a genetic mutation so rare, it only affects 1 in every 30 million lobsters. Upon catching the rare crustacean, lobsterman Marley Babb donated it to the University of New England’s Marine Science Center in Biddeford. The lobster was affectionately named “Banana,” after its striking coloration. A rare yellow lobster has been caught off the coast of Maine and has been lovingly named “Banana.” (Courtesy of University of New England) “After working Wednesday, Marley insisted on driving Banana all the way down from Tenant’s Harbor to drop her off,” Lindsay Forette, lab coordinator and chemical hygiene officer at the marine center, said in a statement on Feb. 5.

United statesUniversity of new englandHood collegeLindsay foretteCharles tilburgMarley babbSchool of marineMarine sciences markus frederichUniversity of new england marine science centerMaine department of marine resourcesCourtesy of university new englandBigelow laboratory for ocean sciencesNew englandMarine science centerTimes photoBigelow laboratory