Full description
Southern Rock Lobster (Jasus edwardsii) that are about to moult or have recently moulted have reduced market value due to higher mortality in live transport, higher cannibalism and lower meat recovery.Limiting the landing of softer shelled lobsters is desirable to maintain product quality.
The effects of several factors on durometer readings were evaluated: sex, temperature (ambient plus elevated 3°C), location (from around the coast), and size (carapace length).
Individuals were collected across two regions South Australia and Tasmania.
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Maintenance and Update Frequency: notPlannedNotes
PurposeTo determine if durometers can be used to accurately measure shell hardness of southern rock lobsters.
Created: 29 03 2007
Data time period: 2006 to 2006
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(DATA - female and male characteristics [direct download])
(DATA - processor shell hardness classifications [direct download])
(DATA - rock lobster shell hardness field work [direct download])
MAP - Locations of rock lobster collections (imas:TAF_CGardner_Measuring_shell_hardness_southern_rock_lobster_GV)
- global : f99eea20-2513-11dc-aba4-00188b4c0af8
