Crab and Lobster Fisheries in Scotland: Results of Stock Assessments 2009-2012: Scottish Marine and Freshwater Science Vol 7 No 9

This report presents summaries of historic and recent landings data and the results of

stock assessments for brown crab, velvet crab and lobster, based on data collected

between 2009 and 2012.


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