Report on the fishery of Indian Ocean Lobsterette,(Nephropsis stewarti) along Mangalore

Ever since deep-sea trawling started, Indian Ocean Lobsterette (Nephropsis stewnrti) were landed regularly at Mangalore Fisheries Harbour. They were caught from a depth of 250- 500 m. The meat of this lobster is considered as a delicacy and is procured by processing plants for export. Since the meat content is less, the price of the lobster is Rs. 20-25 Kg.