Contents 



Lobster Population Dynamics 121 



Introduction 121 



Materials and Methods 121 



Results and Discussion 123 



Abundance and Catch Per Unit Effort 123 



Population Characteristics 126 



Sb.e Frequencies 126 



Sex Ratios 126 



Reproductive Characteristics 130 



Molting and Growth 133 



Claw Loss 135 



Tagging Program 136 



Movement 136 



Entrainmcnt 137 



Impingement 139 



Summary 140 



Conclusion 141 



References Cited 142 



