In this corner weighing in at an impressive 16 pounds, meet
McSchmick the Lobster! The latest addition to National Aquarium,
Washington, DC’s watery habitat was recently donated by
McCormick & Schmick’s CEO and co-founder Doug Schmick. The
gigantic crustacean was pardoned by the restaurant when he
reached an impressive size that became more desirable as a main
attraction rather than a main course. McSchmick currently
resides in the Stellwagen Bank exhibit and spends most of his
day opening and crushing clam shells with his mammoth claws.
After a period of isolation while he acclimates to his new
surroundings, McSchmick will share his space with other new
watery friends. It is believed that the largest lobster ever
recorded is 44 pounds! There are a few aquariums around the
country that have 20-pound-plus lobsters. McSchmick could grow
larger but our aquarists believe it will take a while to notice
any growth. Lobsters are 10-legged crustaceans closely related
to shrimp and crabs. They are found in all of the