Selection curves were generated by the probability of capture method [8, 11] using the ‘solver’ tool in Microsoft Excel. The size at first capture (ICWc) and the selection range (ICW25% - ICW75%) were estimated using mesh size (m). Selection factor (SF) and optimum mesh size (mo) in each gear type were estimated by comparing the size at 50% maturity (ICWm50%) of female crabs.[9