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In several Australian states, the claimed potential for shrinkage of rock lobsters during cooking is a problem for enforcement of rock lobster fisheries regulations based on a minimum legal size. In Tasmania, uncertainty ab out the potential for shrinkage of rock lobster (Jasus edwardsii) regularly prevents prosecution. We tested the potential for shrinkage of rock lobsters by cooking 21 animals under typical industry protocols.Cooking had no statistically detectable effect on carapace length. RÉSUMÉDans plusieurs états australiens, la revendication d'un potentiel rétrécissement de la langouste durant la cuisson pose probl ème à la mise en vigueur de législations des pêches basées sur une taille legal minimale. En Tasmanie, l'incertitude sur le 2 Fax: +643 6227 8035,