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Spiny Lobster Research

The California Spiny Lobster lives in San Diego Bay and in ocean waters off the Southern California coast.

The California Spiny Lobster lives in San Diego Bay and in ocean waters off the Southern California coast.

Published on August 11, 2009

Travis Buck (left) and SDSU marine biologist Kevin Hovel (right) pull up one of the metal traps with spiny lobsters.

Travis Buck (left) and SDSU marine biologist Kevin Hovel (right) pull up one of the metal traps with spiny lobsters.

Published on August 11, 2009

Travis Buck (left) and Kevin Hovel (right) measure lobsters from one of 20 traps in San Diego Bay.

Travis Buck (left) and Kevin Hovel (right) measure lobsters from one of 20 traps in San Diego Bay.

Published on August 11, 2009

This female spiny lobster is carrying eggs (bright orange).

This female spiny lobster is carrying eggs (bright orange).

Published on August 11, 2009

One of 20 traps in San Diego Bay used for spiny lobster research.

One of 20 traps in San Diego Bay used for spiny lobster research.

Published on August 11, 2009

This rock crab is another crustacean caught in the trap and tossed back into the bay.

This rock crab is another crustacean caught in the trap and tossed back into the bay.

Published on August 11, 2009

This shiny red crab is part of the bycatch tossed back into the water.

This shiny red crab is part of the bycatch tossed back into the water.

Published on August 11, 2009

State Fish and Game Department employee Travis Buck measures a spiny lobster.

State Fish and Game Department employee Travis Buck measures a spiny lobster.

Published on August 11, 2009

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