date:Jun 01, 2012
Mr Green said more than 60,000 rock lobster had been moved so far as part of a commercial trial being conducted by the Institute for Marine and Antarctic Studies.
Moving the lobsters from deep waters where growth rates are slow to more productive in shore waters along the West Coast has the potential to significantly improve the productivity and value of the fishery, Mr Green said.
Mr Green said the move was also aimed at easing pressure on dwindling rock lobster stocks on the East Coast.
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