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Crab

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Eco-Best

Eco-OK

Eco-Worst

Details About Crab

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Health Details

These fish have high levels of contaminants

These fish have low levels of contaminants

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Eco Details

  • Most species of crabs are caught in pots or traps that are designed to reduce bycatch and habitat damage.
  • Red and blue king crabs, harvested for their legs, come primarily from a poorly managed Russian fishery — look for U.S. king crabs instead.
  • Although blue crabs (hardshell and softshell) can generally withstand heavy fishing, habitat degradation in the Chesapeake Bay and bycatch in shrimp fisheries in the Gulf of Mexico continue to be concerns.

Nutritional Information

Serving = 100 g of raw edible food, wild species.

Amount per serving
Calories g
Total Fat g
Total Protein g
Omega-3 0 g
Cholesterol mg
Sodium mg

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This guide is produced in collaboration with the Monterey Bay Aquarium.

Banner image from "Endangered Ocean" © 2007 Marian Osher.