The Biology, Behaviour, and Ecology of the Western Rock Lobster, Panulirus cygnus
This site aims to condense over 50 years of scientific research on the Behaviour, Biology and Ecology of the western rock lobster, Panulirus cygnus into an accessible and easy to understand format, so that this knowledge can be disseminated throughout the wider community.
This site is funded by the Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC) through the Western Rock Lobster Industry Partnership Agreement. The information contained within this site has been drawn from published scientific journals and compiled by scientists from the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) in conjunction with the Western Rock Lobster Council.
The structure of this site follows the life cycle of the western rock lobster, from Juveniles, through the Whites, to Adults, and finally the Larval stages.
In addition to more widely broadcasting the current state of knowledge of western rock lobster biology, behaviour and ecology, it is hoped that the site will generate future research priorities through the identification of current knowledge gaps. If you have a question, notice a knowledge gap, or have an idea for our next project relating to the behaviour, biology, or ecology of the western rock lobster, please use the “Feedback” button in the bottom left corner to contact us directly. Thank you.
