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Rare lobster moves to CT to be displayed. NY store said he was ‘way too good to eat'

A rare catch found at ShopRite of Carmel in New York state has moved across the state border to Mystic Aquarium. Jerry the Golden Lobster arrived in ShopRite of Carmel, according to a Facebook post by the grocery store on June 30. 'A golden lobster, a 1 in 30 million chance, has made its way to the ShopRite of Carmel. We've named him Jerry, and tomorrow, this rare lobster that's way too good to eat will be heading to the Mystic Aquarium in Connecticut. It is here he'll live out his days bringing joy to visitors from near and far. Swim free, Jerry. We'll miss you,' the Facebook post said. A manager at the store said media requests had to be done through a corporate office, which was closed due the holiday. See a photo of the lobster here. A second post by the store said the lobster had arrived in Connecticut. A message seeking comment was left with the aquarium. According to a story on the U.S. National Science Foundation website, the golden color may be an effect of climate change. 'Roughly 1 in 30 million lobsters has the genetic mutation that causes the yellow shell color, and there are many different color varieties, including bright blue, calico (black and orange) and the rarest of all — white lobsters,' according to the U.S. National Science Foundation story. Further, according to the Seacoast Science Center, lobster shell color 'is determined by a complex interplay of three layers of carotenoid pigments that bind with proteins: astaxanthin (reds and yellows), and crustacyanin (blues). In a typical lobster, these stacked pigments combine in the shell to produce the familiar dark camouflage coloration. When genetic mutations alter the expression, or structure, of these pigments, uncommon colors can emerge.' The center also noted, 'Whilst stumbling across a colored lobster is a rare event, it is a potent reminder of the complexity and variability of life. Each colored lobster is not only a biological curiosity but also a window into the intricate genetic mechanisms that drive diversity in the natural world.'