Latest research on shelter preference in juvenile lobsters

Alex Ferguson from University of Exeter, from the Conservation and Bio-diversity Masters Degree and Dan Brewer, from Cornwall College, from the Marine Aquaculture Foundation Degree are embarking on a joint project to look at shelter preference in juvenile lobsters.  Trials are underway and the baby lobsters are settling into their preferred shelter.  Alex and Dan have set up three different shelters, using scallop shells, pebbles and 20mm sections of pipe. 

The pebbles are looking more popular at the moment!