In:
Marine and Freshwater Research, CSIRO Publishing, Vol. 52, No. 8 ( 2001), p. 1263-
Abstract:
Caribbean lobsters Panulirus argus support a large
commercial fishery that is one of the most important at world level. The biggest theoretical and practical problem for management of the fishery is the
great variation and uncertainty in recruitment. We synthesize the results of 10 years’ study of the abundance variability of the complex life-cycle
stages of spiny lobsters in the Gulf of Bataban & oacute;. A total of 38 109
pueruli and postpueruli (1988–1996) were caught with artificial seaweed collectors, 21 047 juveniles (1982–1994) in concrete-block shelters, and
69 979 adults (1985–1990) in Cuban pesqueros (artificial shelters). Field studies have increased our understanding of pelagic puerulus and
immature benthic-phase development and behaviour, and the recruitment variability strategies. The analysis of relative abundance in the earliest
stages allows us to define the recruitment patterns and tendencies, to predict recruitment, and to establish their relationship with adults and the fishery.
Recruitment overfishing, hurricane phenomenon, and other environmental events may be responsible for the recruitment decline since 1988. This research will
provide more data to assist in improving the management of this valuable resource.
Type of Medium:
Online Resource
ISSN:
1323-1650
Language:
English
Publisher:
CSIRO Publishing
Publication Date:
2001
detail.hit.zdb_id:
1283028-8
SSG:
12
SSG:
21,3
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