SPINY LOBSTERS AND THEIR FISHING TECHNIQUES

Abstract

Scores of publications on spiny lobsters and their :fishing techniques are available
from various parts of the world. A variety of fishing gears which vary in design and
operation are employed for exploiting lobsters. A review of the work carried out on
spiny lobsters with special reference to their distribution, fishing gear, fishing methods, baits and crafts in India, Sri Lanka, United States, Australia, South Africa, United Kingdom, Ireland and Portugal based on selected literature are considered and discussed.