The deep-water shrimp resources of Pacific Island countries
King MG. 1986. The deep-water shrimp resources of Pacific Island countries. Australian Maritime College. Tasmania, Australia
Deep-water caridean shrimps have been found in many tropical Pacific Islands by setting baited traps in depths down to about 800m. There has been some interest in the exploitation of these shrimps, particularly those belonging to the genus Reterocarpus. This report summarizes the available information on the species found, their distribution, biology and commercial potential in, Pacific Island countries.