Millions of lobsters released into Cambodian waters
In an attempt to replenish the nation’s shellfish stocks, the Fisheries Administration has released seven million young lobsters into Cambodian rivers and the Tonle Sap Lake this year, officials said. Cambodia harvests about 100 tons of wild lobsters annually, although the market demand is for about ten times that number. However the Kingdom’s stocks have fallen sharply over the past few years. … A kilogram of quality lobster sells for about US$30, up 300 percent from 2005, according to lobster farmers. The climbing prices have encouraged fishing for crustacean, including illegal activities. …
