Studies on the breeding stock of the western rock lobster, Panulirus Cygnus George, were conducted to examine the appropriateness of the current measure of the abundance of the breeding stock.

Research cruises, commercial monitoring and laboratory studies were undertaken between 1984 and 1988. Data from these studies have resulted in a significant improvement in the understanding of the reproductive biology of this species. Size-related repetitive breeding is now known to be an important feature of reproductive activity in P. cygnus. Additionally, an improved, curvilinear fecundity-carapace length relationship now replaces the linear one reported in the early 1070’s. The interpretation of research log book data has also been enhanced.

The current spawning stock index was reviewed and found to be unrepresentative of the stock as a whole. The basis for the development of a new index (or indices) has been provided by the study.

Studies on the breeding stock of the western rock lobster, Panulirus Cygnus George, were conducted to examine the appropriateness of the current measure of the abundance of the breeding stock.

Research cruises, commercial monitoring and laboratory studies were undertaken between 1984 and 1988. Data from these studies have resulted in a significant improvement in the understanding of the reproductive biology of this species. Size-related repetitive breeding is now known to be an important feature of reproductive activity in P. cygnus. Additionally, an improved, curvilinear fecundity-carapace length relationship now replaces the linear one reported in the early 1070’s. The interpretation of research log book data has also been enhanced.

The current spawning stock index was reviewed and found to be unrepresentative of the stock as a whole. The basis for the development of a new index (or indices) has been provided by the study.

Studies on the breeding stock of the western rock lobster, Panulirus Cygnus George, were conducted to examine the appropriateness of the current measure of the abundance of the breeding stock.

Research cruises, commercial monitoring and laboratory studies were undertaken between 1984 and 1988. Data from these studies have resulted in a significant improvement in the understanding of the reproductive biology of this species. Size-related repetitive breeding is now known to be an important feature of reproductive activity in P. cygnus. Additionally, an improved, curvilinear fecundity-carapace length relationship now replaces the linear one reported in the early 1070’s. The interpretation of research log book data has also been enhanced.

The current spawning stock index was reviewed and found to be unrepresentative of the stock as a whole. The basis for the development of a new index (or indices) has been provided by the study.

Studies on the breeding stock of the western rock lobster, Panulirus Cygnus George, were conducted to examine the appropriateness of the current measure of the abundance of the breeding stock.

Research cruises, commercial monitoring and laboratory studies were undertaken between 1984 and 1988. Data from these studies have resulted in a significant improvement in the understanding of the reproductive biology of this species. Size-related repetitive breeding is now known to be an important feature of reproductive activity in P. cygnus. Additionally, an improved, curvilinear fecundity-carapace length relationship now replaces the linear one reported in the early 1070’s. The interpretation of research log book data has also been enhanced.

The current spawning stock index was reviewed and found to be unrepresentative of the stock as a whole. The basis for the development of a new index (or indices) has been provided by the study.

Studies on the breeding stock of the western rock lobster, Panulirus Cygnus George, were conducted to examine the appropriateness of the current measure of the abundance of the breeding stock.

Research cruises, commercial monitoring and laboratory studies were undertaken between 1984 and 1988. Data from these studies have resulted in a significant improvement in the understanding of the reproductive biology of this species. Size-related repetitive breeding is now known to be an important feature of reproductive activity in P. cygnus. Additionally, an improved, curvilinear fecundity-carapace length relationship now replaces the linear one reported in the early 1070’s. The interpretation of research log book data has also been enhanced.

The current spawning stock index was reviewed and found to be unrepresentative of the stock as a whole. The basis for the development of a new index (or indices) has been provided by the study.

Studies on the breeding stock of the western rock lobster, Panulirus Cygnus George, were conducted to examine the appropriateness of the current measure of the abundance of the breeding stock.

Research cruises, commercial monitoring and laboratory studies were undertaken between 1984 and 1988. Data from these studies have resulted in a significant improvement in the understanding of the reproductive biology of this species. Size-related repetitive breeding is now known to be an important feature of reproductive activity in P. cygnus. Additionally, an improved, curvilinear fecundity-carapace length relationship now replaces the linear one reported in the early 1070’s. The interpretation of research log book data has also been enhanced.

The current spawning stock index was reviewed and found to be unrepresentative of the stock as a whole. The basis for the development of a new index (or indices) has been provided by the study.

Studies on the breeding stock of the western rock lobster, Panulirus Cygnus George, were conducted to examine the appropriateness of the current measure of the abundance of the breeding stock.

Research cruises, commercial monitoring and laboratory studies were undertaken between 1984 and 1988. Data from these studies have resulted in a significant improvement in the understanding of the reproductive biology of this species. Size-related repetitive breeding is now known to be an important feature of reproductive activity in P. cygnus. Additionally, an improved, curvilinear fecundity-carapace length relationship now replaces the linear one reported in the early 1070’s. The interpretation of research log book data has also been enhanced.

The current spawning stock index was reviewed and found to be unrepresentative of the stock as a whole. The basis for the development of a new index (or indices) has been provided by the study.

Studies on the breeding stock of the western rock lobster, Panulirus Cygnus George, were conducted to examine the appropriateness of the current measure of the abundance of the breeding stock.

Research cruises, commercial monitoring and laboratory studies were undertaken between 1984 and 1988. Data from these studies have resulted in a significant improvement in the understanding of the reproductive biology of this species. Size-related repetitive breeding is now known to be an important feature of reproductive activity in P. cygnus. Additionally, an improved, curvilinear fecundity-carapace length relationship now replaces the linear one reported in the early 1070’s. The interpretation of research log book data has also been enhanced.

The current spawning stock index was reviewed and found to be unrepresentative of the stock as a whole. The basis for the development of a new index (or indices) has been provided by the study.

Studies on the breeding stock of the western rock lobster, Panulirus Cygnus George, were conducted to examine the appropriateness of the current measure of the abundance of the breeding stock.

Research cruises, commercial monitoring and laboratory studies were undertaken between 1984 and 1988. Data from these studies have resulted in a significant improvement in the understanding of the reproductive biology of this species. Size-related repetitive breeding is now known to be an important feature of reproductive activity in P. cygnus. Additionally, an improved, curvilinear fecundity-carapace length relationship now replaces the linear one reported in the early 1070’s. The interpretation of research log book data has also been enhanced.

The current spawning stock index was reviewed and found to be unrepresentative of the stock as a whole. The basis for the development of a new index (or indices) has been provided by the study.

Studies on the breeding stock of the western rock lobster, Panulirus Cygnus George, were conducted to examine the appropriateness of the current measure of the abundance of the breeding stock.

Research cruises, commercial monitoring and laboratory studies were undertaken between 1984 and 1988. Data from these studies have resulted in a significant improvement in the understanding of the reproductive biology of this species. Size-related repetitive breeding is now known to be an important feature of reproductive activity in P. cygnus. Additionally, an improved, curvilinear fecundity-carapace length relationship now replaces the linear one reported in the early 1070’s. The interpretation of research log book data has also been enhanced.

The current spawning stock index was reviewed and found to be unrepresentative of the stock as a whole. The basis for the development of a new index (or indices) has been provided by the study.

Studies on the breeding stock of the western rock lobster, Panulirus Cygnus George, were conducted to examine the appropriateness of the current measure of the abundance of the breeding stock.

Research cruises, commercial monitoring and laboratory studies were undertaken between 1984 and 1988. Data from these studies have resulted in a significant improvement in the understanding of the reproductive biology of this species. Size-related repetitive breeding is now known to be an important feature of reproductive activity in P. cygnus. Additionally, an improved, curvilinear fecundity-carapace length relationship now replaces the linear one reported in the early 1070’s. The interpretation of research log book data has also been enhanced.

The current spawning stock index was reviewed and found to be unrepresentative of the stock as a whole. The basis for the development of a new index (or indices) has been provided by the study.

Studies on the breeding stock of the western rock lobster, Panulirus Cygnus George, were conducted to examine the appropriateness of the current measure of the abundance of the breeding stock.

Research cruises, commercial monitoring and laboratory studies were undertaken between 1984 and 1988. Data from these studies have resulted in a significant improvement in the understanding of the reproductive biology of this species. Size-related repetitive breeding is now known to be an important feature of reproductive activity in P. cygnus. Additionally, an improved, curvilinear fecundity-carapace length relationship now replaces the linear one reported in the early 1070’s. The interpretation of research log book data has also been enhanced.

The current spawning stock index was reviewed and found to be unrepresentative of the stock as a whole. The basis for the development of a new index (or indices) has been provided by the study.

Studies on the breeding stock of the western rock lobster, Panulirus Cygnus George, were conducted to examine the appropriateness of the current measure of the abundance of the breeding stock.

Research cruises, commercial monitoring and laboratory studies were undertaken between 1984 and 1988. Data from these studies have resulted in a significant improvement in the understanding of the reproductive biology of this species. Size-related repetitive breeding is now known to be an important feature of reproductive activity in P. cygnus. Additionally, an improved, curvilinear fecundity-carapace length relationship now replaces the linear one reported in the early 1070’s. The interpretation of research log book data has also been enhanced.

The current spawning stock index was reviewed and found to be unrepresentative of the stock as a whole. The basis for the development of a new index (or indices) has been provided by the study.

Studies on the breeding stock of the western rock lobster, Panulirus Cygnus George, were conducted to examine the appropriateness of the current measure of the abundance of the breeding stock.

Research cruises, commercial monitoring and laboratory studies were undertaken between 1984 and 1988. Data from these studies have resulted in a significant improvement in the understanding of the reproductive biology of this species. Size-related repetitive breeding is now known to be an important feature of reproductive activity in P. cygnus. Additionally, an improved, curvilinear fecundity-carapace length relationship now replaces the linear one reported in the early 1070’s. The interpretation of research log book data has also been enhanced.

The current spawning stock index was reviewed and found to be unrepresentative of the stock as a whole. The basis for the development of a new index (or indices) has been provided by the study.

Studies on the breeding stock of the western rock lobster, Panulirus Cygnus George, were conducted to examine the appropriateness of the current measure of the abundance of the breeding stock.

Research cruises, commercial monitoring and laboratory studies were undertaken between 1984 and 1988. Data from these studies have resulted in a significant improvement in the understanding of the reproductive biology of this species. Size-related repetitive breeding is now known to be an important feature of reproductive activity in P. cygnus. Additionally, an improved, curvilinear fecundity-carapace length relationship now replaces the linear one reported in the early 1070’s. The interpretation of research log book data has also been enhanced.

The current spawning stock index was reviewed and found to be unrepresentative of the stock as a whole. The basis for the development of a new index (or indices) has been provided by the study.

Extensive research has been conducted on the growth cycle of marron, a type of freshwater crayfish. in Western Australia. The research suggests that the most favorable area for marron is near Cape Leeuwin. People interested in setting up an aquaculture facility for marron are advised to seek a pond site in this area. The current FIRTA project is an extension of this research and aims to develop commercial aquaculture of marron. The Western Australia State Government provided limited funds for building a pond facility near Augusta in 1976, and the Commonwealth FIRTA provided a grant for employment and equipment. After examining various locations near Augusta, an agreement was reached with a local farmer to build ponds on his property. This choice has turned out to be highly successful; the farmer was most co-operative in helping to locate and build the ponds, providing on-the-spot needed supervision of the bulldozer driver, and he has continued to maintain water levels and upgrade the pond area in many ways, without interfering with the research work. The choice of site has drawn out a considerable local interest to the extent of further help with additions and the ponds are easily viewed from a public road close-by. 

Extensive research has been conducted on the growth cycle of marron, a type of freshwater crayfish. in Western Australia. The research suggests that the most favorable area for marron is near Cape Leeuwin. People interested in setting up an aquaculture facility for marron are advised to seek a pond site in this area. The current FIRTA project is an extension of this research and aims to develop commercial aquaculture of marron. The Western Australia State Government provided limited funds for building a pond facility near Augusta in 1976, and the Commonwealth FIRTA provided a grant for employment and equipment. After examining various locations near Augusta, an agreement was reached with a local farmer to build ponds on his property. This choice has turned out to be highly successful; the farmer was most co-operative in helping to locate and build the ponds, providing on-the-spot needed supervision of the bulldozer driver, and he has continued to maintain water levels and upgrade the pond area in many ways, without interfering with the research work. The choice of site has drawn out a considerable local interest to the extent of further help with additions and the ponds are easily viewed from a public road close-by. 

Extensive research has been conducted on the growth cycle of marron, a type of freshwater crayfish. in Western Australia. The research suggests that the most favorable area for marron is near Cape Leeuwin. People interested in setting up an aquaculture facility for marron are advised to seek a pond site in this area. The current FIRTA project is an extension of this research and aims to develop commercial aquaculture of marron. The Western Australia State Government provided limited funds for building a pond facility near Augusta in 1976, and the Commonwealth FIRTA provided a grant for employment and equipment. After examining various locations near Augusta, an agreement was reached with a local farmer to build ponds on his property. This choice has turned out to be highly successful; the farmer was most co-operative in helping to locate and build the ponds, providing on-the-spot needed supervision of the bulldozer driver, and he has continued to maintain water levels and upgrade the pond area in many ways, without interfering with the research work. The choice of site has drawn out a considerable local interest to the extent of further help with additions and the ponds are easily viewed from a public road close-by. 

Extensive research has been conducted on the growth cycle of marron, a type of freshwater crayfish. in Western Australia. The research suggests that the most favorable area for marron is near Cape Leeuwin. People interested in setting up an aquaculture facility for marron are advised to seek a pond site in this area. The current FIRTA project is an extension of this research and aims to develop commercial aquaculture of marron. The Western Australia State Government provided limited funds for building a pond facility near Augusta in 1976, and the Commonwealth FIRTA provided a grant for employment and equipment. After examining various locations near Augusta, an agreement was reached with a local farmer to build ponds on his property. This choice has turned out to be highly successful; the farmer was most co-operative in helping to locate and build the ponds, providing on-the-spot needed supervision of the bulldozer driver, and he has continued to maintain water levels and upgrade the pond area in many ways, without interfering with the research work. The choice of site has drawn out a considerable local interest to the extent of further help with additions and the ponds are easily viewed from a public road close-by. 

Extensive research has been conducted on the growth cycle of marron, a type of freshwater crayfish. in Western Australia. The research suggests that the most favorable area for marron is near Cape Leeuwin. People interested in setting up an aquaculture facility for marron are advised to seek a pond site in this area. The current FIRTA project is an extension of this research and aims to develop commercial aquaculture of marron. The Western Australia State Government provided limited funds for building a pond facility near Augusta in 1976, and the Commonwealth FIRTA provided a grant for employment and equipment. After examining various locations near Augusta, an agreement was reached with a local farmer to build ponds on his property. This choice has turned out to be highly successful; the farmer was most co-operative in helping to locate and build the ponds, providing on-the-spot needed supervision of the bulldozer driver, and he has continued to maintain water levels and upgrade the pond area in many ways, without interfering with the research work. The choice of site has drawn out a considerable local interest to the extent of further help with additions and the ponds are easily viewed from a public road close-by. 

Extensive research has been conducted on the growth cycle of marron, a type of freshwater crayfish. in Western Australia. The research suggests that the most favorable area for marron is near Cape Leeuwin. People interested in setting up an aquaculture facility for marron are advised to seek a pond site in this area. The current FIRTA project is an extension of this research and aims to develop commercial aquaculture of marron. The Western Australia State Government provided limited funds for building a pond facility near Augusta in 1976, and the Commonwealth FIRTA provided a grant for employment and equipment. After examining various locations near Augusta, an agreement was reached with a local farmer to build ponds on his property. This choice has turned out to be highly successful; the farmer was most co-operative in helping to locate and build the ponds, providing on-the-spot needed supervision of the bulldozer driver, and he has continued to maintain water levels and upgrade the pond area in many ways, without interfering with the research work. The choice of site has drawn out a considerable local interest to the extent of further help with additions and the ponds are easily viewed from a public road close-by. 

Extensive research has been conducted on the growth cycle of marron, a type of freshwater crayfish. in Western Australia. The research suggests that the most favorable area for marron is near Cape Leeuwin. People interested in setting up an aquaculture facility for marron are advised to seek a pond site in this area. The current FIRTA project is an extension of this research and aims to develop commercial aquaculture of marron. The Western Australia State Government provided limited funds for building a pond facility near Augusta in 1976, and the Commonwealth FIRTA provided a grant for employment and equipment. After examining various locations near Augusta, an agreement was reached with a local farmer to build ponds on his property. This choice has turned out to be highly successful; the farmer was most co-operative in helping to locate and build the ponds, providing on-the-spot needed supervision of the bulldozer driver, and he has continued to maintain water levels and upgrade the pond area in many ways, without interfering with the research work. The choice of site has drawn out a considerable local interest to the extent of further help with additions and the ponds are easily viewed from a public road close-by. 

Extensive research has been conducted on the growth cycle of marron, a type of freshwater crayfish. in Western Australia. The research suggests that the most favorable area for marron is near Cape Leeuwin. People interested in setting up an aquaculture facility for marron are advised to seek a pond site in this area. The current FIRTA project is an extension of this research and aims to develop commercial aquaculture of marron. The Western Australia State Government provided limited funds for building a pond facility near Augusta in 1976, and the Commonwealth FIRTA provided a grant for employment and equipment. After examining various locations near Augusta, an agreement was reached with a local farmer to build ponds on his property. This choice has turned out to be highly successful; the farmer was most co-operative in helping to locate and build the ponds, providing on-the-spot needed supervision of the bulldozer driver, and he has continued to maintain water levels and upgrade the pond area in many ways, without interfering with the research work. The choice of site has drawn out a considerable local interest to the extent of further help with additions and the ponds are easily viewed from a public road close-by. 

Extensive research has been conducted on the growth cycle of marron, a type of freshwater crayfish. in Western Australia. The research suggests that the most favorable area for marron is near Cape Leeuwin. People interested in setting up an aquaculture facility for marron are advised to seek a pond site in this area. The current FIRTA project is an extension of this research and aims to develop commercial aquaculture of marron. The Western Australia State Government provided limited funds for building a pond facility near Augusta in 1976, and the Commonwealth FIRTA provided a grant for employment and equipment. After examining various locations near Augusta, an agreement was reached with a local farmer to build ponds on his property. This choice has turned out to be highly successful; the farmer was most co-operative in helping to locate and build the ponds, providing on-the-spot needed supervision of the bulldozer driver, and he has continued to maintain water levels and upgrade the pond area in many ways, without interfering with the research work. The choice of site has drawn out a considerable local interest to the extent of further help with additions and the ponds are easily viewed from a public road close-by. 

Extensive research has been conducted on the growth cycle of marron, a type of freshwater crayfish. in Western Australia. The research suggests that the most favorable area for marron is near Cape Leeuwin. People interested in setting up an aquaculture facility for marron are advised to seek a pond site in this area. The current FIRTA project is an extension of this research and aims to develop commercial aquaculture of marron. The Western Australia State Government provided limited funds for building a pond facility near Augusta in 1976, and the Commonwealth FIRTA provided a grant for employment and equipment. After examining various locations near Augusta, an agreement was reached with a local farmer to build ponds on his property. This choice has turned out to be highly successful; the farmer was most co-operative in helping to locate and build the ponds, providing on-the-spot needed supervision of the bulldozer driver, and he has continued to maintain water levels and upgrade the pond area in many ways, without interfering with the research work. The choice of site has drawn out a considerable local interest to the extent of further help with additions and the ponds are easily viewed from a public road close-by. 

Extensive research has been conducted on the growth cycle of marron, a type of freshwater crayfish. in Western Australia. The research suggests that the most favorable area for marron is near Cape Leeuwin. People interested in setting up an aquaculture facility for marron are advised to seek a pond site in this area. The current FIRTA project is an extension of this research and aims to develop commercial aquaculture of marron. The Western Australia State Government provided limited funds for building a pond facility near Augusta in 1976, and the Commonwealth FIRTA provided a grant for employment and equipment. After examining various locations near Augusta, an agreement was reached with a local farmer to build ponds on his property. This choice has turned out to be highly successful; the farmer was most co-operative in helping to locate and build the ponds, providing on-the-spot needed supervision of the bulldozer driver, and he has continued to maintain water levels and upgrade the pond area in many ways, without interfering with the research work. The choice of site has drawn out a considerable local interest to the extent of further help with additions and the ponds are easily viewed from a public road close-by. 

Extensive research has been conducted on the growth cycle of marron, a type of freshwater crayfish. in Western Australia. The research suggests that the most favorable area for marron is near Cape Leeuwin. People interested in setting up an aquaculture facility for marron are advised to seek a pond site in this area. The current FIRTA project is an extension of this research and aims to develop commercial aquaculture of marron. The Western Australia State Government provided limited funds for building a pond facility near Augusta in 1976, and the Commonwealth FIRTA provided a grant for employment and equipment. After examining various locations near Augusta, an agreement was reached with a local farmer to build ponds on his property. This choice has turned out to be highly successful; the farmer was most co-operative in helping to locate and build the ponds, providing on-the-spot needed supervision of the bulldozer driver, and he has continued to maintain water levels and upgrade the pond area in many ways, without interfering with the research work. The choice of site has drawn out a considerable local interest to the extent of further help with additions and the ponds are easily viewed from a public road close-by. 

Extensive research has been conducted on the growth cycle of marron, a type of freshwater crayfish. in Western Australia. The research suggests that the most favorable area for marron is near Cape Leeuwin. People interested in setting up an aquaculture facility for marron are advised to seek a pond site in this area. The current FIRTA project is an extension of this research and aims to develop commercial aquaculture of marron. The Western Australia State Government provided limited funds for building a pond facility near Augusta in 1976, and the Commonwealth FIRTA provided a grant for employment and equipment. After examining various locations near Augusta, an agreement was reached with a local farmer to build ponds on his property. This choice has turned out to be highly successful; the farmer was most co-operative in helping to locate and build the ponds, providing on-the-spot needed supervision of the bulldozer driver, and he has continued to maintain water levels and upgrade the pond area in many ways, without interfering with the research work. The choice of site has drawn out a considerable local interest to the extent of further help with additions and the ponds are easily viewed from a public road close-by. 

Extensive research has been conducted on the growth cycle of marron, a type of freshwater crayfish. in Western Australia. The research suggests that the most favorable area for marron is near Cape Leeuwin. People interested in setting up an aquaculture facility for marron are advised to seek a pond site in this area. The current FIRTA project is an extension of this research and aims to develop commercial aquaculture of marron. The Western Australia State Government provided limited funds for building a pond facility near Augusta in 1976, and the Commonwealth FIRTA provided a grant for employment and equipment. After examining various locations near Augusta, an agreement was reached with a local farmer to build ponds on his property. This choice has turned out to be highly successful; the farmer was most co-operative in helping to locate and build the ponds, providing on-the-spot needed supervision of the bulldozer driver, and he has continued to maintain water levels and upgrade the pond area in many ways, without interfering with the research work. The choice of site has drawn out a considerable local interest to the extent of further help with additions and the ponds are easily viewed from a public road close-by. 

Extensive research has been conducted on the growth cycle of marron, a type of freshwater crayfish. in Western Australia. The research suggests that the most favorable area for marron is near Cape Leeuwin. People interested in setting up an aquaculture facility for marron are advised to seek a pond site in this area. The current FIRTA project is an extension of this research and aims to develop commercial aquaculture of marron. The Western Australia State Government provided limited funds for building a pond facility near Augusta in 1976, and the Commonwealth FIRTA provided a grant for employment and equipment. After examining various locations near Augusta, an agreement was reached with a local farmer to build ponds on his property. This choice has turned out to be highly successful; the farmer was most co-operative in helping to locate and build the ponds, providing on-the-spot needed supervision of the bulldozer driver, and he has continued to maintain water levels and upgrade the pond area in many ways, without interfering with the research work. The choice of site has drawn out a considerable local interest to the extent of further help with additions and the ponds are easily viewed from a public road close-by.