although they are fished for wherever they are found, slipper lobsters have not been the subject of such intense fishery as spiny lobsters or true lobsters. the methods used for catching slipper lobsters varies depending on the species' ecology. those that prefer soft substrates, such as "thenus" and "ibacus", are often caught by trawling, while those that prefer crevices, caves and reefs (including "scyllarides", "arctides" and "parribacus" species) are usually caught by scuba divers.