spiny lobster (IMAGE) Clemson University Caption The spiny lobster is an ecologically significant and commercially lucrative species in the Caribbean Sea and the Gulf of Mexico. A worm discovered by a Clemson University scientist is affecting its reproductive performance. Credit Clemson University College of Science Usage Restrictions editorial use License Original content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.