Original scientific paper
EVALUATION OF FISHING LOBSTERS PALINURUS ELEPHAS (FABRICIUS, 1787) BY LOBSTER TRAPS IN THE MIDDLE ADRIATIC SEA
Perica Cetinić
; dr. sc., Institut za oceanografiju i ribarstvo - Split; Šetalište Ivana Meštrovića 63, 21 000 Split
Jakov Dulčić
; dr. sc., Institut za oceanografiju i ribarstvo - Split; Šetalište Ivana Meštrovića 63, 21 000 Split
Josip Božanić
; Institut za oceanografiju i ribarstvo - Split; Šetalište Ivana Meštrovića 63, 21 000 Split
Abstract
The work contains the results of fishing lobsters Palinurus elephas by lobsters traps from Komiža, island Vis with one eye side size of 60 mm as well as the evaluation of its effect to their population. The correct size of her eye was evaluated by the analysis of representation of immature lobsters in the catchs of the lobsters traps. 171 examples of lobsters were analyzed (116 males and 55 females) with their lengths ranging from 22 to 45 cm. Total of 53 units (31%) were less than 28 mm and at that length lobsters are barred from catch and transport. Such a length has been regulated by the valid Regulation on protection of fish and other sea organisms. Therefore, the lobster trap from Komiža, island Vis was evaluated as having the negative impact on the lobsters population.
Keywords
lobster; Palinurus elephas; trap; Adriatic
Hrčak ID:
39671
URI
Publication date:
1.4.1997.
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