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Factsheets

Fisheries Fact Sheet: Western Rock Lobster

Colourful and protected by a strong carapace, the western rock lobster is one of the family of ‘spiny’ lobsters – and the target of WA’s largest and most valuable fishery. This fact sheet explores the basic biology of the western rock lobster

Lesson Plans

Commercial Rock Lobster

Students will learn how research on the Western rock lobster contributes to the management of the fishery.

Posters

Western Rock Lobster Life Cycle

This poster features the Life Cycle of the Western Rock Lobster with images of egg and larval stages.

Latest news

Strategy for Security, Independence and Community Connection

Draft Strategy and reference documents now available for members.

Notice of WRL Annual General Meeting

The WRL 2020 Annual General Meeting (AGM) is scheduled for 10.00 a.m. on Thursday, 15 October 2020 at the Geraldton Clay Target Club, Off Flores Road, Geraldton.

Back of Boat Lobster Sales Mechanism Now In Effect

One of the key changes to the legislation was the introduction of the new Back of Boat (BOB) lobster sales mechanism. This mechanism allows fishers to land up to 100 lobsters per trip to sell directly to local restaurants, seafood retailers, the general public and tourists.

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