Dungeness Crab
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From:Canada, U.S. (CA, OR, WA)Method:Wild, pot/trap
Dungeness crab are caught on shallow sandy bottoms from Monterey California to the Aleutian Islands, Alaska. They are caught using baited traps that are deployed for 1 to 10 days. These crabs are a SeaChoice best choice because they are relatively fast growing, mature at a young age, and are captured using a technology that does little harm to other types of marine life. Fisheries regulations prohibit the retention of immature and female crabs which are easily released unharmed from the traps. Dungeness crabs are the most sustainable choice of crab on the market and are available year round.
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- Sushi Name(s)Kani
- Common Name(s)Dungeness crab
- Scientific Name(s)Cancer magister
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