August 16, 2018 — When it comes to the invasive green crab, some scientists in Maine have a suggestion: If you can’t beat ’em, eat ’em.
“Our goal is to strengthen and diversify fisheries opportunities in the Gulf of Maine, and we think green crabs could be one of those opportunities,” said Dr. Marissa McMahan, Senior Fisheries Specialist at Manomet.
McMahan has been working with students from the University of Southern Maine to study green crabs, and determine how viable a commercial fishery might be. So far, she’s optimistic.
“It’s an incredibly lucrative fishery,” she said, adding that some fishermen have sold to local restaurants for $3 for each small crab or about $20 per pound.