Researchers find Hanasaki (spiny) king crabs are moving eastward into Norton Sound (Fish Radio)
SEAFOODNEWS.COM [Fish Radio with Laine Welch] August 28, 2014
A fairly new species, the Hanasaki King Crab, also known as a spiny king crab is joining the shellfish family. It has a boxier physique and carries with it a much spikier outer shell. Wes Jones is the Norton Sound Research Fisheries Director; He says it’s one tuff crab.
“It’s in the same group of king crabs as red king crab. In general I think it is a little bit smaller than red king crab, but it has a lot more spines, and its big claws are much bigger compared to the body size. To me it looks like a king crab that is ready to fight.”
Though tougher to crack into, Jones says a local gave the crab two thumbs up for taste...
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