Did you know that falls overboard are the leading cause of death in the Northeast lobster fishery? According to the National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) Center for Maritime Safety and Health Studies, these deaths could largely be prevented with the use of personal flotation devices (PFDs). Lobstermen in Maine and Massachusetts are taking part in a project to redesign PFDs. Designed just for Northeast commercial lobstermen, the project involves trying different models...