Status of Spiny Lobster Resources in Sabah, Malaysia

摘要

Spiny lobsters (Panulirus species) make up an important component of the niche live reef fish trade (LRFT) markets of Hong Kong, Taiwan and Singapore. In 2001, exports of spiny lobsters in various forms (live, fresh, chilled and frozen) amounted to around 97 MT (US$1.37 million), representing some 0.1% by volume and 0.6% by value of Malaysia's total fish exports (Table 1).