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Soft Shell Crab

Soft Shell Crab

Soft shell blue crab aquaculture is one of the oldest aquaculture industries in the United States.  In the recent past, soft shell aquaculture in the U.S. produced over 1 million pounds valued at over $5.5 million.  However, this industry has been in decline over the last 30 years.  Severe natural storms and changing conditions of salinity and water quality have been hard on the industry.  Our goals are to increase survival under changing conditions, increase participation in the industry, and make the industry more resilient to natural hazards.

Fact Sheets & Videos

Fact Sheets

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Basics of Soft Shell Shedding
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The Components of Recirculated Systems
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Start-Up Tips
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CsRV1 in Blue Crab Shedding
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Biological Filtration
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Mortality During Summer Months
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System Maintenance
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Water Quality Table
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Water Quality Weekly Worksheet with Example
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Water Quality:
Nitrate Worksheet

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Water Quality:
Nitrite Worksheet

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Water Quality:
Ammonia Worksheet

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Word Search & Facts for Kids
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Videos

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Soft Shell Crab Shedding Overview
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Identifying Peeler Crabs
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Handling Peeler Crabs
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Making Sea Water
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Checking Water Quality
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Production and Sale of Soft-Shell Blue Crabs
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Anatomy and Life Cycle of a Crab –
For Younger Students

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Anatomy and Life Cycle of a Crab –
For Older Students

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Cultus Pearson The Crab Man of Lacombe
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