Short communication A pilot genetic study reveals the absence of spatial genetic structure in Norway lobster (Nephrops norvegicus) on fishing grounds in Icelandic waters

Christophe Pampoulie 1*, Sigurlaug Skirnisdottir 2, Sigurbjorg Hauksdottir 2, Kristinn Olafsson3, Hrafnkell Eiriksson1, Valerie Chosson1, Gudmundur O. Hreggvidsson3, Gudmundur H. Gunnarsson4, and Sigridur Hjorleifsdottir 2 Marine Research Institute, Skulagata 4, 101 Reykjavik, Iceland Matis ohf, Vinlandleið12, 113 Reykjavik, Iceland Matis ohf and Faculty of Life and Environmental Science, University of Iceland, Reykjavik, Iceland Matis, Nyheimum, Litlu bru 2, 780 Hofn, Iceland *Corresponding Author: tel: +354 575 2038; fax: +354 575 2001; e-mail: chrisp@hafro.is.