Larval Dispersal Simulation of the Spiny Lobster, Panulirus ornatus, in the Philippines Using Merged Altimeter-derived Absolute Dynamic Topographies

摘要

SPINY lobsters are widely distributed in the Philippines but the most valued species are Panulirus ornatus and P. versicolor. A survey conducted by Juinio-Menez and Dantis (1996) on the lobster distribution and fishery in the Philippines show that P.ornatus distribution vary with the seasons (Fig. 1). It is found in northeastern Luzon during March to May. In Pan-gasinan and La Union, and in Zamboanga del Sur/ Sibugay, it was reported to occur throughout the year except during the peak months of thesouthwest monsoon season. In eastern Samar, P. ornatus is present during the southwest monsoon season. However, in a few areas, ornatus was reported to occur throughout the year (for example in southeast Mindanao).