Chinese mitten crabs (Eriocheir sinensis) are crustaceans native to East Asia named for their furry, brown, mitten-like claws. Their bodies can be a greenish grey to dark brown colour, usually ...

Alex Ford is an academic and receives funding from Natural Environment Research Council (NERC), Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC), European Union, Water Companies and ...

What is a hermit crab? There are over 800 species of hermit crabs worldwide, and almost all are ocean dwellers—though people are likely most familiar with the dozen semi-terrestrial species ...

Focus: To study and recommend fyke nets to reduce numbers of mitten crabs in the River Thames, whilst aiding the conservation of eels. This multipurpose project aims to recommend two types of fyke ...

Rinse the crab apples in cold water, removing any stalks or damaged bits. Rough chop or pulse a few times in a food processor. Place the apples in a large saucepan with the cloves and 1.25 litres ...

No, it's not science fiction, just plain old science. We're talking about the horseshoe crab. For decades we've needed them, and their blood, to help us discover human medicines. They're being ...

Crack in one egg and mix well, then stir in 4 tablespoons of the breadcrumbs. Divide the crab cake mixture into 6 equal portions and mould into patties. Place on a tray and chill in the fridge for ...

For the next several hours, they will sweat and grunt as they strain to pull dozens of metal cages from the water hoping they will be filled with Atlantic blue crab. Known for their sweet flavor ...

This week, WTOP takes you from the bottom of the bay to the picnic table in our four-part series Claws and Effect: The murky future of the Chesapeake Bay blue crab. Listen on air and read it online.

Eric Wolfinger Stephen Colbert and his wife Evie are serious about their crab cakes. In this week's PEOPLE Food section, which the couple guest-edited to promote their new cookbook, Does This ...