AUSSEA Seafood
SOUTHERN ROCK LOBSTER
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The Southern Rock Lobster (Jasus edwardsii) is harvested from the cool, clean coastal waters of South Australia in a strictly controlled fishery management system. The pristine living environment of the lobster and the attention to post harvest handling techniques have resulted in a succulent, sweet tasting lobster that is world renowned.

The close proximity of the local fishing areas to Australian Bight Seafood’s processing operations and live holding tanks in Port Lincoln means rapid and efficient handling of the lobster resulting in a high quality end product.

There are several product forms available for our lobster during the season that operates from November to May each year.

Live, whole frozen cooked and uncooked, and lobster tails are exported worldwide and are also available in Australia. Fresh whole cooked lobster and lobster spiders are available locally.

Live Lobster

These fresh live lobsters are packed for export into chilled, insulated polystyrene foam containers and airfreighted to their destination. The live lobster are packed to the international grading standards as follows:

Under 600 grams (individual weight per lobster)
600-800 grams
800-1000 grams
1000-1500 grams
1500-2000 grams
2000-2500 grams
2500-3000 grams

Whole Frozen Cooked and Uncooked

For the whole frozen cooked and uncooked lobster we can pack according to specific customer requirements. Depending on quantity requirements, the product is packed into waxed cartons for airfreight shipment. Sizes range from 600 – 3000 grams.

Lobster Tails

Southern Rock Lobster Tails are considered a delicacy and are exported predominantly to the USA. Individually wrapped, the frozen lobster tails are packed in waxed cartons and exported via airfreight. The lobster tails range from 200 grams through to 1000 gram. The size grading is in accordance with the international grading standards as follows:

  Grade Grams Grade Grams
A 140-179 EA 360-419
BA 180-209 EB 420-479
BB 210-239 F 480-599
CA 240-259 G 600-699
CB 260-279 GA 700-824
D 280-359 GB 825 +

Fresh whole cooked lobster

Lobster are cooked at our factory and sold fresh during the season. Size range is as per the live lobster gradings above. Orders are preferred.

Fresh cooked lobster “spiders”

Lobster spiders are unique and considered a delicacy when eaten freshly cooked.

Size range is:
Jumbo
X-Large
Large
Medium
Spiders are not available all season so please contact us for availability.
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