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>    Another question , Rich., why do I see lobsters with claws beyond 400
feet, 
> but only the Spiney Lobster above 300 feet. What is that other lobster
called? 
> Do you see that in the Pacific?

We have something in Hawaii and elsewhere in the Pacific called "Justitia 
longimanus" (I'm a fish nerd, not a crustacean nerd, so I may be off on 
the spelling).  Its a smallish, very slender lobster that is redish with 
white markings, and has two long thin claws.  In Hawaii, we usually don't 
see it until about 160' or so (sometimes shallower).  I've seen the 
spineys down at least as far as about 380 or 400, and they may go 
deeper.  I don't know what all you have out in your "excuse for an Ocean" 
;-) so there may be other creepy crawlies that you are seeing.  However, 
it would require that I crack a book to fins out.  There is a really goos 
one (book) about lobsters in your region, written by Martin Moe. Let me 
know if you want the reference.

Aloha,
Rich

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