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The Effect of Cooking on Carapace Length of Southern Rock Lobster, Jasus Edwardsii (Hutton, 1875) (Decapoda, Palinuridae)
journal contribution
posted on 2023-05-16, 13:15 authored by Ibbott, SJ, Caleb GardnerCaleb Gardner, Stewart FrusherStewart FrusherIn several Australian states, the claimed potential for shrinkage of rock lobsters during cooking is a problem for enforcement of rock lobster fisheries regulations based on a minimum legal size. In Tasmania. uncertainty about the potential for shrinkage of rock lobster (Jasus edwardsii) regularly prevents prosecution. We tested the potential for shrinkage of rock lobsters by cooking 21 animals under typical industry protocols. Cooking had no statistically detectable effect on carapace length.
History
Publication title
Crustaceana: International Journal of Crustacean ResearchVolume
74Pagination
221-224ISSN
0011-216XDepartment/School
Institute for Marine and Antarctic StudiesPublisher
Brill Academic PublishersPlace of publication
Leiden, NetherlandsRepository Status
- Restricted