Abstract
The distribution of Indo-Pacific spiny lobster populations is known to be influenced by oceanic hydrodynamics and terrestrially generated turbidity. The distinct pattern of artisanal landings for six lobster species (Panulirus homarus, P. longpipes longipes, P. ornatus, P. penicillatus, P. polyphagus, P. versicolor) on the west coast of Aceh Province is described. The observed pattern was influenced by availability of a variety of habitats and variability in environmental conditions affecting fisher access to lobster habitats. Relatively constant access to wave ‘protected’, soft sediment habitats and affiliated species (e.g. P. homarus) was in stark contrast to more wave ‘exposed’ habitats and oceanic/reef species (e.g. P. pencillatus, P. versicolor) which may be difficult to access during the high wave energy dominated wet season. This study adds to the growing body of research on the impacts of weather on fishing fleets and potential changes in landings that may result as a consequence of climate change.
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