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Measurments are taken from the back of the eye socket to the end of the carapace. If under 8.5mm in length the lobster must legally be returned to the water.

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To prevent fighting amongst eachother when kept together, the claws are banded.

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One large entrance allows the catch to be removed and for bait to be added. A rectangular smaller exit hole allows undersized lobsters to escape.

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Two specimens ideally sized for the marketplace.

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A female heavily layden with eggs carries them underneath her tail until ready to hatch. To preserve and encourage growth of future stocks these berried females are returned to the water.

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Edible brown crabs locally known as chancres also inhabit the area. Their claws are disabled by the process of nicking - cutting the muscle to prevent damage being caused to other valuable stock

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Lobster traps need to be placed close to rocky outcrops which requires skill in manouvering the vessel particular in high winds and swell

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Harley Davidson cavalcade through streets of St.Helier

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Harley Davidson cavalcade through streets of St.Helier

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Harley Davidson cavalcade through streets of St.Helier

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Harley Davidson cavalcade through streets of St.Helier