The Brazilian Lobster fishery is one of the largest of the spiny lobster fisheries in the world and predominantly produces the same Panulirus argus which is also known as the Caribbean Lobster. The Brazilian p.argus is actually made of 2 subspecies, Panulirus argus argus and Panulirus argus westoni which although are very similar, may vary in shell…
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Palinurus gilchristi is a true cold water, spiny lobster species and is commonly known as SOUTH COAST LOBSTER or SOUTH AFRICAN LOBSTER in the US markets. It is predominantly sold as frozen raw tails to the US market, however more recently it has been produced as Whole frozen. The fishery is strictly managed by the…
There are two species included under the Seabass name. Dissostichus eleginoides (often referred to Patagonian Toothfish) – is typically found in the southern waters of the Atlantic, Pacific, Indian and Southern Oceans on seamounts and sub-Antarctic continental shelves. Dissostichus mawsoni (often referred to as Antarctic Toothfish) – is found further south around the edges of…
The largest commercial lobster fishery in Australia is for the Western Rock Lobster (Panulirus cygnus), caught only on the western coast. Closely resembling the Japanese Lobster (P. japonicus), the Western Rock Lobster which was once the largest whole frozen production of all spiny lobster species is now produced almost entirely as Live for the Chinese…
Panulirus argus is most commonly known as CARIBBEAN LOBSTER and is caught predominantly throughout the Caribbean and as far south as Brazil. Major origins include Florida, Cuba, Bahamas, Belize, Nicaragua, Honduras, Colombia and Brazil. The approximate catch of the species is between 30,000mt – 40,000mt annually and is the largest commercially produced spiny lobster in…
Snow Crab (Chionoecetes opilio) from Canada’s Gulf of St Lawrence are the most highest regarded of all Snow Crab, due to their renown bright red colours and clean shells (often referred to as the Ferrari of Snow Crabs), which has made them a preference for US and Japanese markets. They are rich and sweet in taste…
Antarctic Snow Crabs (Chilean) – Paralomis granulosa Snowland (Pesquera Torres del Paine Ltda) is the largest producer of Centollon Crabs (Snow Crabs) in southern Chile and carries one of the best known brands and quality reputations of the industry. Snowland’s largest facility is located in Puerto Williams, Cape Horn and is the southern-most processing plant…
Atlantic Golden Crabs (South Atlantic) – Chaceon maritae Deep Sea Atlantic Golden crab meat has a firm texture with a red membrane. It has a succulent white flesh with a distinctive sweet taste. Golden crabs (Chaceon species) are a favourite by chefs around the world and are especially prized by Asian markets. The shells are…
Australia is well known for its vast clean coastlines and incredible seafood. The Shark Bay region of Western Australia is home to Australia’s premium shrimp fishery. The fishery is the largest prawn fishery within Western Australia and is located off the mid-west coast of WA, 800km north of Perth. Shark Bay is a World Heritage…
Brown Tiger Shrimp – Penaeus esculentus Australia is well known for its vast clean coastlines and incredible seafood. The Shark Bay region of Western Australia is home to Australia’s premium shrimp fishery. The fishery is the largest prawn fishery within Western Australia and is located off the mid-west coast of WA, 800km north of Perth.…