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Green, A. (2008). Panulirus cygnus, Rottnest Island, WA. Reef Life Survey. https://reeflifesurvey.com/species/panulirus-cygnus/
Management of the Rock Lobster
- Management of marine protected areas
Marine protected areas are one of many tools that may be used alongside fisheries management to contribute to a sustainable marine environment and conservation of aquatic biodiversity. - Western rock lobster in ecosystem processes of south-western AustraliaThe western rock lobster is one of the most abundant large invertebrates within the SWMR. It has a distribution ranging from shallow, inshore state waters to deep offshore reefs at depths of 150 m along the lower west coast of Australia.
- Movement patterns of individual migrating western rock lobster, Panulirus cygnus, in Western AustraliaMigrating and pre-migrating western rock lobster Panulirus cygnus were tagged with data storage tags that recorded temperature and pressure, which was converted to depth (Pressure (kPa) − surface pressure (kPa)/10)) at Dongara and Jurien Bay in Western Australia between December 2005 and December 2007.
- Species Profile and Threats DatabaseWithin the South-west Marine Region, western rock lobsters can be found north of Cape Leeuwin to a depth of 150 m. As an abundant and wide-ranging consumer, the western rock lobster is likely to play an important role in ecosystem processes on the shelf waters in the region (MacArthur et al. 2007).
- Factors Affecting the Recovery of Invertebrate Stocks From the 2011 Western Australian Extreme Marine HeatwaveThe extreme Western Australia 2011 marine heatwave had a lasting effect on the marine ecosystem and after 7 years, only parts of the ecosystem have showed good signs of recovery.
- OverfishingFishing is one of the most significant drivers of declines in ocean wildlife populations. Catching fish is not inherently bad for the ocean, except for when vessels catch fish faster than stocks can replenish, something called overfishing.
- Lobster managementRock lobster is targeted by commercial and recreational fishers in Western Australia, and we manage both sectors together to ensure sustainability. Western rock lobster is the main species targeted.
- Puerulus settlement indexThe fishery is one of a handful in Australia where a long-term scientific program has provided sufficient detailed information to predict catches up to four years in advance.
- Lobster recreational fishingWith around 25,000 people taking about 400,000 individual rock lobsters annually, rock lobster fishing represents a major recreational activity.
- West Coast Rock Lobster FisheryThe West Coast Rock Lobster (Managed) Fishery targets the western rock lobster, Panulirus cygnus, on the west coast of Western Australia between Shark Bay and Cape Leeuwin, using baited traps (pots).
It is the first fishery in the world to be certified as sustainable for a fourth time.
- Rock lobster Recreational fishing guide 2019/20Western Australia’s fisheries management strategies have one primary goal - ensuring we have fish for the future. This can only be achieved by making sure our fisheries are ecologically sustainable.
- New charter boat arrangements for rock lobster - 2019A three-year trial of new rock lobster fishing charter management arrangements has been jointly developed by the WA Government, Recfishwest and the charter industry.
- World Leading Sustainable FisheryThe Western Australian Rock Lobster fishery was the first fishery in the world to be certified as ecologically sustainable by the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) in 2000 in recognition of the high environmental values and sustainable practices maintained by industry members.
- Minister fishes for ideas to expand WA lobster industryFisheries Minister Dave Kelly has announced plans to significantly expand WA’s western rock lobster industry in a move he claims could create 500 jobs and increase the supply of lobsters within WA.
- Economic Contribution of the Western Rock Lobster Industry 2017A summary of the economic benefits of the Western Rock Lobster industry (2017)
- West Coast Rock Lobster harvest strategy and control rules 2014 – 2019The Fish Resources Management Act 1994 (the Act) provides the overarching legislative
framework for management of the West Coast Rock Lobster Fishery (the Fishery). The objects of the Act are: (a) to develop and manage fisheries and aquaculture in a sustainable way; and (b) to share and conserve the State’s fish and other aquatic resources and their habitats for the benefit of present and future generations. - Western Rock Lobster FisheryEcologically Sustainable Development (ESD) is the concept that seeks to integrate short and longterm economic, social and environmental effects in all decision-making.
- Sustainable FishingThe Marine Stewardship Council is an international non-profit organisation. We recognise and reward efforts to protect oceans and safeguard seafood supplies for the future.