Why Threated Lobster?

The second objective is to adjust the size limit of individuals. As stated in the threats, the average size of caught lobster has been steadily decreasing over the past decades. The implementation of MPAs will also increase the size of the lobster caught due to the ability for them to mature, the reduction of large individuals being caught needs to be addressed. To combat this i recommend two proposals that regions can implemented. One is the restricting of catching very large individuals or only preserve the large females, due to their ability to produce a much greater amount of eggs compared to their smaller individuals (table 1). This restriction limit the amount caught of certain species, but to counteract this decrease in amounts, the size restriction could be decreased if the fisheries are concerned. This will be difficult, due to fisheries wanting to catch larger individuals due to their market price being higher. …show more content…
Most countries already have a season such as this which has been implemented, yet the lobster number are consistanly decreasing in many regions and to have a longer off season will ensure a more productive season for females. These range from February to august and will have to be specialized by regions. This will also be a flexible season due to unstable weather patterns created by global warming and global ocean temperature rising.
The most difficult part of any management proposal is the incorporation of the fishermen themselves, since they will be influenced the most by these changes. To do this a system where they can be incorporated in the creation of these law is essential and to further educate them so that they can help this process along and not hinder its