Green Crab, Live or frozen, BULK

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Bulk Green Crabs (Carcinus maenas)
Please note this is a live marine specimen.

Green Crabs (Carcinus maenas) are one of Maine’s most abundant intertidal crustaceans, found hiding beneath rocks and seaweed along the shoreline. Their brownish-green shells and active movements make them both a fascinating study species and a practical bait source. Sustainably hand-collected and available in bulk quantities, these hardy crabs are suitable for classroom study, marine biology research, aquaculture use, or as premium bait for saltwater fishing.

Each order is packed fresh in 10 lb. increments and can be shipped live or frozen depending on your intended use. These crabs are an ideal choice for institutions, fisheries, and research facilities seeking authentic specimens from the Gulf of Maine.

Key Facts:
Common name: Green crab
Scientific name: Carcinus maenas
Locations: In and under seaweeds and rocks of the intertidal zone
Seasonality: Available all year
Colors: Brownish green
Size: 1" – 4"
Collected: By hand or lobster traps
Quantity: Sold in 10 lb. increments
Note: This is a live marine specimen. Natural variations in size, color, and appearance from photos should be expected. If you would like your order shipped frozen or preserved, please send a request to: info@gulfofme.com

Bulk Green Crabs (Carcinus maenas)
Please note this is a live marine specimen.

Green Crabs (Carcinus maenas) are one of Maine’s most abundant intertidal crustaceans, found hiding beneath rocks and seaweed along the shoreline. Their brownish-green shells and active movements make them both a fascinating study species and a practical bait source. Sustainably hand-collected and available in bulk quantities, these hardy crabs are suitable for classroom study, marine biology research, aquaculture use, or as premium bait for saltwater fishing.

Each order is packed fresh in 10 lb. increments and can be shipped live or frozen depending on your intended use. These crabs are an ideal choice for institutions, fisheries, and research facilities seeking authentic specimens from the Gulf of Maine.

Key Facts:
Common name: Green crab
Scientific name: Carcinus maenas
Locations: In and under seaweeds and rocks of the intertidal zone
Seasonality: Available all year
Colors: Brownish green
Size: 1" – 4"
Collected: By hand or lobster traps
Quantity: Sold in 10 lb. increments
Note: This is a live marine specimen. Natural variations in size, color, and appearance from photos should be expected. If you would like your order shipped frozen or preserved, please send a request to: info@gulfofme.com

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Tidepool Tim shows the destructive digging of invasive green crabs as they devour young soft shell clams on a beach in Pembroke, Maine on Cobscook Bay.

Male (large clawed) and female green crabs.

Male (large clawed) and female green crabs.

Tidepool Tim says, "Green crabs are invasive to the Gulf of Maine, and they are now quite widespread. We find these hiding underneath large, flat rocks in rocky intertidal areas.  We might flip one rock and see 2 or 3 large crabs. When you pick one up, approach it from behind with your hand and pinch its "shoulders" in and forward to brace his claws away from your fingers. The big ones have a strong pinch. Or find a small soft shell to pick up and you won't have to worry."