Assessment of Stress and Mortality of the Prawn (Nephrops norvegicus) During Live Handling from Vessel to Market

Summary

Current handling techniques used to transport live Nephrops (Prawns) from capture to export can result in excessive stress and mortality. The feasibility of reducing both these factors, by using more appropriate techniques to hold live Nephrops aboard vessels, at live holding facilities and for air transportation was investigated. The feasibility of using a reduced water system (mist) for road transportation was also investigated.

Publication Reference No.

SR424

Publication date

01 August 1993