Lobsters are generally notable for their large claws, which can serve as a deterrent to any predators. But there’s a whole family of spiny lobsters that lack these claws. They tend to ward off ...

Florida has two species of lobsters. The spotted lobster, on the left, isn’t a regular commercial or recreational target like the Caribbean spiny lobster on the right. But new studies by the Florida ...

People from around the country descended on Miami and the Keys for a chance to grab some Florida spiny lobster this week. The crustacean isn’t only craved locally, but also as far away as China. The ...

Unlike many other lobster species, Caribbean spiny lobsters do not have large claws for protection. To ward off predators, they form large groups, where their stiff, spiny antennae can form a wall of ...

A species of nemertean worm discovered by a Clemson University marine biologist five years ago affects the reproductive performance of Caribbean spiny lobsters, a critical species in the Caribbean Sea ...

Lobsters forage on gastropods, bivalves, and chitons. Hurricane season is bad news for lobsters living in the shallow waters. To stay safe, they need to head into the deeper ocean where the water will ...