They are diving and stealing out of commercial traps
>In Florida, stealing lobsters from commercial traps is considered trap molesting, a felony. Recent cases show severe consequences
>To legally harvest spiny lobster commercially in Florida, you must obtain a Saltwater Products License (SPL) with a Restricted Species Endorsement and a Spiny Lobster (C) endorsement. This license allows you to commercially harvest spiny lobster using traps, hoop nets, or bully nets.
>In Florida, stealing lobsters from commercial traps is considered trap molesting, a felony. Recent cases show severe consequences
>To legally harvest spiny lobster commercially in Florida, you must obtain a Saltwater Products License (SPL) with a Restricted Species Endorsement and a Spiny Lobster (C) endorsement. This license allows you to commercially harvest spiny lobster using traps, hoop nets, or bully nets.
Many other permits and lots of yellow tape