Crayfish Gallery

Lobster (Crayfish) trawlers in the Currie Harbour, King Island, Tasmania

The fishing industry based on king Island on the western side of Bass Strait, is vital to the Island's economy. Lobster (Crayfish) boats and Tasmanian King Crab boats arrive daily into Currie Harbour and the catch is quickly sorted and packed for shipment. Much of the succulent catch is flown packed in ice, directly to China, Japan and the mainland states of Australia

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Crustaceans (Crustacea), wood engravings, published in 1897

Crustaceans (Crustacea): 1) Cyclops with eggs; 2) Fish louse (Argulus foliaceus), bottom view; 3) Lepas; 4) Water flea (Daphnia); 5) Triops (Apus ); 6) Ostracod (Cypridina mediterranea); 7) Indo-Pacific horseshoe crab (Tachypleus gigas, or Limulus moluccanus); 8) European crayfish (Astacus astacus, or Astacus fluviatillis); 9) Squilla mantis; 10) Edible crab (Cancer pagurus); 11) Rough woodlouse (Porcellio scaber); 12) Freshwater shrimp (Gammarus pulex); 13) Whale louse (Cyamus). Wood engravings, published in 1897

Haul of octopus and crayfish being unloaded on the jetty

Haul of octopus and crayfish being unloaded on the jetty. The sheltered waters provide safe anchorage for the fishing and cray boats. The township has become a holiday destination. Coral Coast, Western Australia

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