Coastal Aquaculture and Mariculture

Unit 6- Crustaceans

6.4. Lobsters
The lobster fishery of India is mainly contributed by spiny lobsters or rock lobsters (Palinuridae) and the slipper of shovel-nosed lobster (Sycllaridae). They are highly priced seafood items and currently fetch the highest unit value among commercially exploited marine resources. Heavy demand and attractive price for lobsters in the international market have resulted in increased exploitation of lobsters in recent years. The multispecies and multigear fishery involving both traditional and mechanized sectors poses problems for effective management.