Tridge summary
The Hanasaki crab fishing season has started in Nemuro, Hokkaido, with the initial catch being significantly lower than last year. Three vessels brought in about 400 kg of crabs, just one-tenth of the previous year's first haul. These crabs, prized for their bright red color and rich flavor, sold for around $24 per kilogram at auction, marking a 20% price increase from last year. The population of Hanasaki crabs has plummeted to 20-25% of the record levels seen 30 years ago. Efforts are underway to replenish the population by releasing artificially bred baby crabs. The fishing season will run until September 20.
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This type of king crab is found in the waters off the coast of the Nemuro Peninsula in eastern Hokkaido. When cooked, the crab turns bright red and has a rich flavor. Three vessels landed their first catch of crabs with shells measuring about 10cm wide at the port of Hanasaki on Thursday, a day after the city's crab season opened. The total catch was about 400 kg, which is only one tenth of last year's first catch. At auction, the crabs sold for about $24 per kilogram, up about 20% from last year. Noting that the catch was small, one of the fishermen said that he now hopes for a larger catch. The number of Hanasaki crabs landed in the city of Nemuro in recent ...
Source: Fishretail
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