Spider crab
Maja squinado
Also known as: Maja brachydactyla
Overview
Spider crab is OK – needs improvement. When choosing spider crab, pot or creel caught is a better option as it is a more selective method than tangle nets. Spider crab is rarely available in supermarkets, but it may be offered in local seafood restaurants or fishmongers. Consumers are more likely to encounter brown crab products in supermarkets, though its sustainability varies.
Ratings
Showing 6 results for Spider crab
Best Choice
Best Choice
This seafood has been sustainably caught or responsibly farmed.
OK - Needs Improvement
OK - Needs Improvement
An ok choice, but needs improvement. We recommend seeking alternatives where possible.
Wild-caught
Location: Cornwall
Management area: Cornwall IFCA District (0-6nm)
Method: Pot, trap or creel
More infoWild-caught
Location: UK
Management area: Southern IFCA District (0-6nm)
Method: Pot, trap or creel
More infoWild-caught
Location: UK
Management area: Devon and Severn IFCA District (0-6nm)
Method: Pot, trap or creel
More infoWild-caught
Location: UK
Management area: All areas except Devon & Severn, Southern and Cornwall IFCA districts
Method: Pot, trap or creel
More infoWild-caught
Location: Cornwall
Management area: Cornwall IFCA District (0-6nm)
Method: Net (gill or fixed)
More infoAvoid
Avoid
We recommend avoiding these options as they have significant environmental concerns.
Under review
Under review
These ratings are currently being reviewed.
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Maja brachydactyla
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