Rare Split-Colored Lobster Caught Off Cape Cod Donated for Study
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Rare Split-Colored Lobster Caught Off Cape Cod Donated for Study

A rare split-colored lobster was caught off Cape Cod by the Wellfleet Shellfish Company aboard the vessel Timothy Michael. The lobster's shell is distinctly divided into brown on one side and bright orange on the other, a phenomenon experts attribute to genetic mosaicism or the fusion of two fertilized eggs. Weighing over three pounds and female, the lobster was donated to Woods Hole Science Aquarium for study and public display, highlighting its extraordinary rarity estimated at one in 50 million.

Political Bias
0%100%0%
Sentiment
75%
AI analysis of 2 sources · Published under editorial oversight by The Balanced News
Analysed 29 Apr 2026· How this analysis is produced· Editorial standards· Corrections

AI Analysis

Political bias across 2 sources
● Left 0%● Center 100%● Right 0%

The articles present a straightforward scientific and community-focused perspective without political framing. They emphasize the rarity and biological interest of the lobster, featuring statements from the fishing company and scientific experts. There is no evident political angle or partisan viewpoint, focusing instead on natural phenomena and local community engagement.

Sentiment — Positive (75/100)

The overall tone across the articles is positive and celebratory, highlighting the lobster's rarity and the responsible actions of the fishing crew in donating it for scientific study. The coverage conveys fascination and respect for marine biology, with no negative or controversial sentiment present.

How 2 sources covered this story

Each source's own headline, political lean, and sentiment — so you can see framing differences at a glance.

SourceTheir headlineBiasSentiment
wionOne-in-50-million: 'Extraordinarily rare' split-coloured lobster found by fishermen: What is special about it?CenterPositive
ndtvSplit-Coloured Lobster Caught Off Cape Cod Coast. Know Why It's So RareCenterPositive

Coverage timeline

ndtv broke this story on 29 Apr, 09:17 am. Other outlets followed.

  1. 1
    ndtv29 Apr, 09:17 am
    Split-Coloured Lobster Caught Off Cape Cod Coast. Know Why It's So Rare
  2. 2
    wion29 Apr, 11:07 am
    One-in-50-million: 'Extraordinarily rare' split-coloured lobster found by fishermen: What is special about it?

Lens Score breakdown

29/100
Public interest0/100
Coverage gap100%

Well-covered story — coverage matches public importance.

Who's involved

Institutions and figures named across source coverage.

Corporate
Wellfleet Shellfish Company

Story context

Category
Social
Location
Wellfleet, Massachusetts, United States
Sources analysed
2
Last analysed
29 Apr 2026
Key entities
ShellfishLobsterCape CodWellfleet, MassachusettsWoods Hole Science AquariumCrustaceanFishingPopular ScienceGeneticsBiologistFishermanOcean