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This spiny lobster (also known as a crawfish) is a close relative of crabs, shrimp, and other 10-legged crustaceans. It is a highly-enjoyed food in the
Caribbean and South Florida, and is harvested by recreational and commercial scuba divers and by commercial fishermen as part of a $5 million
U.S. dollar lobstering industry. To help sustain this fishery, state and federal fisheries councils have placed restrictions on the size and numbers of lobsters
harvested during the open season for both the commercial and recreational fishery using traps.
Photo Credit: Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary.
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