Stone Crab Landings Hit Bottom
The season from Oct. 15 to May 15, 2019, saw its lowest landings in history — about 1.9 million pounds. The likely blame goes to a whole host of environmental factors. …
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Stone Crabbers Experienced Crustacean Frustration this Season. They Say Red Tide is to Blame
The stone crab harvest was down this year — way down — and local crabbers say it was because of red tide. …
Florida Red Tide Hurts Stone Crab Industry
The state responsible for about 98 percent of the stone crabs hitting plates around the country is feeling the pain of the shellfish shortage, which is impacting everyone from consumers to business owners. Experts say the crabs are worth $31 million annually. …
Florida’s Red Tide Blamed for Lousy Stone Crab Season
Specifically, certain areas along the gulf coast — such as Everglades City — have been impacted by the shortage. One seasoned fisherman there, Rick Collins, recently told The New York Times this stone crab season — which occurs annually from October to May — is “about the worst I’ve ever seen it.” …
