An Assessment of D.A. Massonage and Mortality of the Brown Crab Vivier Transport

Summary

Examination made on two consignments of brown crab exported from the UK to Spain. The aim was to assess the loads for quality, marketability and mortality and to account for the differences observed. In particular the relationship between physical D.A. Massonage and mortality was investigated and the causes of D.A. Massonage were discussed at some length.

Author

• P. MacMullen

Publication Reference No.

SR294

Publication date

01 December 1986