What is a hermit crab? There are over 800 species of hermit crabs worldwide, and almost all are ocean dwellers—though people are likely most familiar with the dozen semi-terrestrial species ...

oval carapaces blend in with the rocks on the ocean floor. Those round shells and long legs give Japanese spider crabs an arachnid-like look, hence their common name. These animals also have ...

Starting May 1, a reduced pot limit and 14-day landing requirement will be in effect for the Washington coastal Dungeness crab fishery. The intent of these requirements is to reduce the risk of whales ...

Strangely enough, fishers can only harvest the claws from the crabs, while the bodies must be returned to the ocean. So, what makes these claws so coveted? And why are they so expensive?

More than 120 million flame crabs are making their way to the ocean in Western Australia from the jungles of Christmas Island. Authorities opened a bridge for them to safely cross a road in the ...

Warming oceans will inevitably affect the abundance and distribution of marine species, and a new study is offering some ...

The spicy and salty seasoning combined with the sweet and succulent crab meat just tastes like summer – and it's a must-try when visiting Ocean City. There are many different establishments ...

In Half Moon Bay, crab season is a big deal. It’s tough work navigating the ocean, crabbing restrictions, weird knots, tough captains and the crabs themselves. But, as chef Scott Clark writes in ...