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This study investigated the influence of two distinct aquaculture systems, namely, the wheat-crab model (WCM) and pond culture (PC) model, on the growth, physiological well-being, and gut microbial structure of Chinese mitten crabs (Eriocheir sinensi...

Recently, many manufacturers have been developing or producing imitation crab sticks (ICSs) that are highly similar to real snow crab leg meat (RC). This study evaluated the similarities between commercial ICSs and RC based on the analysis of physico...

Artificial light has been shown to enhance the fishing efficiency of fishing gear by attracting marine organisms. This study introduces a novel approach by incorporating noctilucent materials into crab pots and evaluates their effects on catch perfor...

The giant mountain crab (Indochinamon bhumibol) is endemic to Loei Province in north-eastern Thailand. Although, little knowledge is available on the factors affecting population dynamics and individual fitness. This study aimed to investigate the re...

Since the early 1980s, a large number of studies on enzymes from the red king crab hepatopancreas were conducted. They have been relevant both from a fundamental point of view in terms of studying the enzymes of marine organisms and in terms of ratio...

Substratum preference is shown to be the most important factor influencing crab distribution. Characterizing habitat selection of the swimming crab Portunus trituberculatus provides crucial information for the successful management of this commercial...

In Thailand, the populations of a commercially important crab Portunus pelagicus (Linnaeus, 1758) have been decreasing due to overfishing, raising concerns about the conservation efforts of this crab species. The Crab Bank Project has recently been e...

Brachyuran crab carapaces are protective, impact-resistant exoskeletons with elaborate material microstructures. Though several research efforts have been made to characterise the physical, material and mechanical properties of the crab carapace, the...

As an important component of the global fishery economy, the crab breeding and processing industry faces the dual challenges of sustainable development and technological upgrading. This paper first systematically analyzes the regional distribution an...

The mud crab (Scylla paramamosain), an economically important crustacean aquaculture species in southern China, is susceptible to infections due to its immune system lacking acquired immunity. An emergent disease locally termed “pus crab”...

Commercial harvesting of snow crabs (Chionoecetes opilio) began in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada, in 1967. Today, the fishery consists of 2188 active fishing licenses and has grown into the province’s most economically valuable fishery. Sno...

In recent years, the butter crab (BC), a distinctive phenotypic variant of the female mud crab Scylla paramamosain, has garnered increasing market attention due to its perceived superior nutritional and sensory attributes. This study conducted a comp...

During diving surveys for a Russian research project that monitored introduced species, red king crabs (Paralithodes camtschaticus) were collected at a coastal site of the Barents Sea to study the structure and dynamics of this species. Sampling of t...

Blue swimming crab meat is easily adulterated by other crab meats with a lower price. A potential authentication method is required to prevent mislabeling. LAMP assays were established to identify the meat of blue swimming crab, crucifix crab, and th...

We sought to develop and evaluate an escape vent designed for undersized swimming crabs (Portunus trituberculatus) to reduce bycatch, contributing to the preservation of marine resources. To this end, we conducted aquarium experiments and selectivity...

Crab aquaculture is an important component of the freshwater aquaculture industry in China, encompassing an expansive farming area of over 6000 km² nationwide. Currently, crab farmers rely on manually monitored feeding platforms to count the number a...

Agonistic behavior is a common behavior among agonistic Chinese mitten crabs (Eriocheir sinensis). Such behavior often leads to limb loss or physical impairment, and significantly affects the survival, growth, and quality of the crabs, and even the y...

Crab sauce is a traditional umami seasoning in the coastal cities in South East China. The putative non-volatile taste-active components in crab sauce were measured, and their impacts on the taste were evaluated on the basis of the taste activity val...

The removal of back armor marks the first stage in the comprehensive processing of river crabs. However, the current low level of mechanization undermines the effectiveness of this process. By integrating robotic systems with image recognition techno...

The red king crab, Paralithodes camtscaticus, is a commercially significant crustacean that supports lucrative fisheries in Russia, the USA, and Norway. The western Kamchatka shelf, located in the Sea of Okhotsk, is home to one of the most important...

The blue crab, Callinectes sapidus (Rathbun, 1896), has become an invading species in the Mediterranean region, almost completely replacing native species within a few years and causing significant loss to local production. In some areas, there is an...

This article aims to analyze Russia’s efforts, both domestically and internationally, to combat illicit crab harvesting and safeguard its marine resources. A comparison of total crab imports and allowable catch in Russian waters from 1990 to 20...

The Atlantic Blue Crab Callinectes sapidus has been recognized as invasive in the Mediterranean Sea, where it now provides a significant contribution to artisanal fisheries. In this study, we compared the efficiency, selectivity, and productivity of...

The study of microplastics (MPs) and associated pollutants is essential for a better understanding of some of the factors that threaten marine ecosystems. The main objective of this study was thus to assess Pb distribution and accumulation in the tis...

A crab steering system aiming at improving the steering flexibility and operation efficiency of the high clearance sprayer was designed. First, a steering transmission mechanism of the high clearance sprayer was designed according to the operational...

The levels of mercury (Hg) were examined in the leg muscle of the crab Grapsus grapsus from five sites on four islands within the Galápagos archipelago. Mercury values obtained using a Milestone DMA 80 evo direct mercury analyzer varied both w...

Burrowing crabs are considered to be ecosystem engineers, playing a vital role in mangrove ecosystems through bio-geochemical transformation. This process depends on the size and shape of burrows. The present study analyzes the architecture of burrow...

Large plastic items in the environment are degraded into tiny pieces known as microplastics (MPs). MP contamination in tropical lagoon ecosystems poses a significant pollution threat. The mud crab, Scylla serrata, is an important crustacean in the tr...

This review paper presents a comprehensive bibliometric analysis of the global scientific research pertaining to carbapenem-resistant Acinetobacter baumannii (CRAB) from the years 1996 to 2023. The review employs a systematic approach to evaluate the...

The optimal dietary protein requirement for sesarmid crabs (Episesarma singaporense) was investigated. Juvenile E. singaporense, individually reared in plastic glasses containing 250 mL sea water, were fed five fish meal-soybean meal-microbound diets...

The Chinese mitten crab (Eriocheir sinensis), a species unique to Chinese aquaculture, holds significant economic value in the seafood market. In response to increasing concerns about the quality and safety of Chinese mitten crab products, the high t...

Crustaceans have successfully adapted to survive in their natural habitat, rich in microorganisms, due to the presence of antimicrobial peptides (AMPs) in their organism. They achieve this adaptation despite lacking the highly specific adaptive immun...

Chlorpyrifos is an organophosphate insecticide occurring in aquatic ecosystems. Due to exposure to xenobiotics, several harmful effects on aquatic organisms are noticed worldwide. Mangrove crabs are an ecologically important aquatic invertebrate spec...

The assessment of metal contamination in aquatic species represents an important tool to monitor the risk of exposure for these species in relation to marine pollution. Crabs are the sentinel species of the aquatic environment and are very sensitive...

Cadmium is a major health risk globally and is usually associated with pollution and anthropogenic activity. The presence of cadmium in food is monitored to ensure that the health and safety of consumers are maintained. Cadmium is ubiquitous in the A...

With the rapid development of global information technology, smart agriculture has gradually become an important force to promote agricultural modernisation. Taking Yangcheng Lake hairy crabs as the research object, this paper constructs a full-chain...

Individual differences in metabolism and agonistic behavior have been a key research area in evolution and ecology recently. In this study, we investigated the boldness of swimming crabs Portunus trituberculatus and explored the agonistic behavior be...

The symbiotic relationship between the crab Trapezia spp. and pocilloporid corals has been characterized as obligate. Although this relationship is considered common and has been widely registered within the distribution areas of these corals, the in...

The acronym CRAB summarizes the most typical clinical manifestations of multiple myeloma, these being hypercalcemia, renal failure, anemia, and bone disease. CRAB can be used to distinguish between active, symptomatic multiple myeloma and monoclonal...

The identification of gender in Chinese mitten crab juveniles is a critical prerequisite for the automatic classification of these crab juveniles. Aiming at the problem that crab juveniles are of different sizes and relatively small, with unclear mal...

To meet the requirements of the crab growth environment regarding aquatic plant density and improve the efficiency of aquatic plant clearing, this paper shows the development process of a fully automatic aquatic plant combing machine for crab farming...

Red king crab (Paralithodes camtschaticus) is a large shelf species native to the Pacific Ocean. Due to its high commercial value, this species was introduced into the Barents Sea, where it has formed a new population that now supports a stable comme...

Soft-shell crabs have attracted consumers’ attention due to their unique taste and nutritional value. To evaluate the feasibility of harvest optimisation of soft-shell mud crabs, the proximate composition, mineral composition, and total caroten...

The biodiversity, infestation patterns, and spatial distribution of organisms living in association with the introduced red king crab Paralithodes camtschaticus were studied in Dalnezelenetskaya Bay, southern Barents Sea, in 2009–20013 to updat...

To achieve high-value utilization of Chinese mitten crab processing by-products, different types of sauces were prepared using crab legs (CLs) and crab bodies (CBs). Two processing methods, enzymatic hydrolysis and enzymatic hydrolysis coupled with t...

Slightly more than 30 years ago, Whipple detection of the Crab Nebula was the start of Very High Energy gamma-ray astronomy. Since then, gamma-ray observations of this source have continued to provide new surprises and challenges to theories, with th...

The Chinese mitten crab (Eriocheir sinensis) is highly valued by consumers for its delicious taste and high nutritional content, including proteins and trace elements, giving it significant economic value. However, variations in taste and nutritional...

Green mussel and crab shells are natural sources of CaCO₃, which is widely used as a bioceramic for biomedical applications, although they are commonly disposed of in landfills. The improper disposal of green mussel and crab shells can cause environm...

To control the population of an invasive species of green crab, we investigated the feasibility of producing a fermented crab condiment. Commercial fermented fish condiments were tested to assess variability in the marketplace and to identify targets...

The predation and burrowing activity of invasive green crabs have had detrimental effects on important marine resources and habitats. Our objective is to develop bioactive hydrolysates by enzymatic proteolysis of underutilized green crab. Mechanicall...