Western Australia’s fisheries in good condition, status report says
Rising water temperatures have threatened populations of crabs, scallops and abalone on the coast of the Australian state
California closes spiny lobster fishery over domoic acid concerns
California's commercial spiny lobster fishery was worth nearly $16 million in ex-vessel value during the 2015-16 season
Report: Global lobster market will grow 5.64% by 2022
'Lobster meat is dense yet tender and rich in flavor, which is why the demand for lobster is increasing'
Real pain of China trade war spiked in August for US lobster, NOAA data shows
China took 53% less lobster from the US in August 2018 than it did in August 2017, the latest data from NOAA shows, though lobster exporters believe it was worse
China still buying spiny lobsters from US, driving up price to harvesters
Harvesters were getting $5 per pound in August but have been receiving as much as $9/lb in recent weeks. This despite the onset of 25% tariffs in China
Sysco introduces frozen pre-split lobster tails
A promotional video suggests the frozen, pre-split approach limits food waste as 15% of lobster shells are broken when lifting the tail meat out
Tasmania rock lobster, abalone quota capitalization worth over AUD 1.5bn
Abalone and rock lobster are the giants of Tasmania's commercial fisheries with the market capitalization of private quota holdings in 2016 exceeding AUD 1.5bn combined
Fish 2.0 to kick off bi-annual contest in Australia, focus on aquaculture
'We’re talking about a small player that has a lot of room for expansion' -- Monica Jain, the founder of Fish 2.0, on Australia, where the next bi-annual contest will kick off in October
Diversification could reduce Australia seafood sector’s reliance on China
Australian rock lobster and abalone sellers have benefitted from China's growing seafood demand
Research paves way for new lobster aquaculture in Tasmania
Researchers in Tasmania, Australia, have found a way to farm commercially flathead lobster, Thenus orientalis