Fall is crab season, and both divers and freedivers can pick as many delicious crabs as they like. But did you know that there is a minimum size for these crabs?
Fall is crab season, and both divers and freedivers can pick as many delicious crabs as they like. But did you know that there is a minimum size for these crabs?
September 21, 2023
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The marsupial crab (cancer page) fortunately not endangered – listed as “viable” in Red list.
Crabs are found along the coast from the Swedish border to Nordland. In Troms it occurs more rarely, and is also found in Finnmark.
Even though the number of crabs is large, this should not be underestimated, therefore there is a minimum target for this species as well.
From the Swedish border up to and including Rogaland, the minimum size is 11 cm, while in other countries it is 13 cm. Crabs should be measured at their largest shell width, he said Harvest regulations.
Recommend increasing the minimum size for crabs
Crab researcher Snorre Bakke is among those advocating increasing the minimum size to 13 cm across the country, but this has not been implemented.
However, it is good to keep this in mind – and that large crabs have more food. Also remember that you are not picking all the crabs in an area.
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