In 1991, a relatively new marine toxin, domoic acid, was first detected on the West Coast of the U.S. When this marine toxin was discovered in certain West Coast fish and shellfish, recreational and commercial fisheries were closed. These closures had serious economic impacts on those communities dependent on these fisheries. One of the most …
Clams and oysters are members of the phylum Mollusca, a group of over 100,000 species that also includes snails, octopods and squid. Clams and oysters are bivalved animals, those animals having two shells. The hard clam or quahog, Mercenaria mercenaria , and the eastern oyster, Crassostrea virginica., are native to the very productive intertidal and …
Crabs are not usually measured in traditional units so it can be a little difficult when one is trying to determine the exact amount of crabs to buy for themselves, a crab feast, a party, or whatever they may be planning. Crabs form a part of underwater cuisine that many people absolutely cannot get enough …
Whether you consider yourself a gourmet or a gourmand or something in between, chances are you have delved at least a little bit into the world of seafood and tried out some world-renowned delicacies. To some people, cuisine from underwater is to die for. Whilst many may not agree with that, it is definitely a …
Keeping your feet dry when crabbing is extremely important. There’s nothing more miserable than spending hours out crabbing with wet feet in the dank cold which is why investing in a good pair of waterproof crab boots is strongly recommended. Given the large variety of options on the market we decided to narrow down the …
When retrieving your crab pot you’ll want to make sure it stays perfectly level to prevent the crabs from escaping. That’s where a harness comes into play – by using four secure arms that attach with hooks at different areas of the pot you can ensure that your trap glides evenly to the top while …
Bulk crabs are most commonly measured by the bushel, not individually. This can be a bit tricky for some as the number of crabs in a bushel varies pretty dramatically based on their size, but for crabbers who have to harvest and collect the crabs it makes the whole process much simpler. Rather than individually …
If you want to attract crabs to your trap you’ll definitely need a bait cage. Simply clipping or tying a piece of bait to the cage isn’t particularly effective as it allows the crabs or other sea life to steal the bait right from the pot. A cage on the other hand ensures your bait …
One of the most popular ways of catching crabs is by using a two ring crab net. Most commonly used on piers or from boats, these traps are designed to settle flat on the ocean floor allowing crabs to snack on the bait placed in the middle. Then all you need to do is wait …
Unlike other traps and snares, dip netting is a much more active way of catching crabs. Most commonly used along bay banks and on piers, crab nets are one of the oldest known methods of catching crabs. Since crabs tend to put up quite a fight, you’ll want to be sure the net is strong …