Research Document 1997/01
Will more egg production increase lobster fishery yields in LFAs 31-32-33?
By R.J. Miller, S.C. Nolan, and R.E. Duggan
Abstract
The following arguments are discussed in support of the hypothesis that more lobster egg production will increase fishery yields in LFAs 31, 32, and 33. There are no density dependent controls on survival of larval stages. Benthic habitats supported higher populations in the past and benthic carrying capacity has not changed. The stock has been recruit overfished since near the turn of the century. The number of eggs required to yield one fishery recruit differs among locations. The status quo in lobster management is expected to result in landings at or below those of the 1920-80 period.
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