Use of a fishery independant index to predict recruitment and catches of the spiny lobster

Abstract

This paper presents a review of recruitment and catch predictions based on an index of abundance of juveniles and pre-recruits (fishery independent index) in the Cuban lobster fisheries. This methodology can provide information based on fisheries data that can improve the management of the fishery.Coral reefs, Indicators, Fishery resources, Resource management, Ecosystem management