Saltwater Crab

Centolla fueguina is an exceptionally flavored crustacean of the crab family Lithodes santolla, also known as Southern king crab or Tierra del Fuego crab, native across the southern coasts of Argentina and Chile. The best-known fishing gr... READ MORE

THIS SPECIES IS AT RISK OF EXTINCTION. In the mangrove-lined salt waters in the Brazilian region of Sergipe resides a small crab with flavorful, delicate flesh. It is known as aratù, a crustacean belonging to the Grapsidae... READ MORE

Dungeness crab is a common crab found in the Pacific Northwest and off the coast of Washington. This large crustacean is heavier than most crabs and around 25% of its weight is pure meat. It's caught during the winter and until July in one-way doo... READ MORE

The warm waters of Florida’s Gulf Coast are home to the state’s quintessential seafood delicacy - the stone crab. This small crustacean has a smooth, red-brownish shell with a pair of hefty claws which are packed with sweet, f... READ MORE

Lithodes santolla (the scientific classification of the southern king crab) is a species of king crab native to the coast of Chile, Argentina, and Peru. They can typically live in waters up to 150 meters deep, but some fishermen ... READ MORE

Txangurro is a species of spider crab that is often used in Basque cuisine. Known as centollo, or its scientific name, Maja squinado, this crustacean is distinguished by a large and spiky carapace with long and thin legs... READ MORE

Devon crab is a type of crab that’s sustainably fished in the waters off the South Devon coast. The crabs are caught using pots that are laid in strings on the sea bed, and they cause no damage to the sea environment. These crabs’ meat... READ MORE

Endemic to the Colombian islands of Providencia and Santa Catalina, the black crab (lat. Gecarcinus ruricola) is easily recognizable by its black shell and red legs with yellow markings. Every year between April and June, thousands of the... READ MORE

Thriving in shallow seawaters and lagoons along Sri Lanka’s coastline, edible crab species are found in abundance, and they’ve always been an integral part of the country’s traditional cuisine. Among the most appreciated edible s... READ MORE

Hokkaido hairy crab or kegani is a prized crab that's found in the Pacific Ocean and the Sea of Japan. The crabs have spiky hairs that cover their entire body. The texture of their flesh is dense and firm, while the flavor is sweet. The c... READ MORE

Dorset crabs are live crabs that thrive in the waters around the Portland coast in Dorset, England. During their lives in the rich marine environment, these crabs develop their perfect texture and flavor. During the “race,” when the se... READ MORE