Nephrops species

Michael Bell, Ian Tuck, Helen Dobby

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Abstract

Nephrops norvegicus (L.) is widely distributed in the north-east Atlantic and Mediterranean. The species forms burrows in muddy sediments and is found wherever conditions are suitable. Important fisheries for Nephrops have developed since the 1950s, and it is now one the most valuable demersal species in the north-east Atlantic. Research into the biology of Nephrops dates back over at least a century, and this chapter reviews the current state of knowledge of its biology, ecology and fisheries. The chapter also reviews research into the biology of similar Metanephrops species that are also becoming the focus of important fisheries in New Zealand, Australia and elsewhere.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationLobsters: Biology, Management, Aquaculture and Fisheries
EditorsBruce F. Phillips
PublisherJohn Wiley & Sons Inc.
Pages357-413
Edition2nd
ISBN (Electronic)9781118517444
ISBN (Print)9780470671139
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2013

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