Dungeness crabs have four pairs of armored legs, two claws, and a wide, hard shell. A Dungeness's legs are shorter compared to other commercial crabs and their claws have a distinctive hook. The claws of the crab … Näytä lisää

Dungeness are most often found in areas with sandy bottoms but can be found on a wide variety of bottom types. The crabs are found in high density from the intertidal zone to … Näytä lisää

It is estimated that every season since 1970 the fishery has taken 9-98% of the legal-sized male population with an average of 66% a … Näytä lisää

In some areas adult Dungeness crabs can be found in or near estuaries. The hyposaline conditions of the estuaries are lethal to some of … Näytä lisää

Mature female crabs generally molt in late spring, although exact timing varies with location. Mating occurs immediately after the female has molted and before the new exoskeleton Näytä lisää

The Dungeness fishery was started by San Francisco fishermen in 1848. By the early 1900s the fishery had expanded to match the entire … Näytä lisää

The Dungeness crab is considered a delicacy in the United States and Canada. Long before the area was settled by Europeans, … Näytä lisää