The MLA Supports Collaborative Research For nearly 50 years, the MLA has been an advocate for expanding research on lobster stocks and developing cooperative research projects in order to integrate fishermen’s vast knowledge of the ocean and lobster resource. MLA members have pioneered many collaborative research projects working with university, government and independent scientists on a variety of research projects. MLA members are currently involved in several collaborative research projects such as the Annual V-notch survey, eMOLT Environmental Monitors on Lobster Traps (eMOLT) and Maine Department of Marine Resources’ sea sampling and trawl survey programs. © 2010 Maine Lobstermen's Assocation