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    Ocean Wise Recommended

    Ocean Wise

    Variety

    Crab, Atlantic Rock

    Cancer irroratus

    Method

    Wild

    Pots and/or traps and/or trap nets

    Location

    Canada - Northwest Atlantic Ocean: Gulf of St. Lawrence (Gulf Mgmt. region)

    Overall Rating

    2.415 / 5

    Summary

    This recommendation used the exact scores provided in Monterey Bay Aquarium Seafood Watch Report for Atlantic Rock crab (Gulf Mgmt. region Gulf of St. Lawrence - Trap) for Criteria 1, 3, and 4. For detailed information on these sections, please refer to the original report. In addition to these scores, Ocean Wise independently reviewed and assessed Criterion 2 for the directed rock crab (Cancer irroratus) fishery in Northumberland Strait (LFAs 25 and 26A), as the bycatch component of the original report is not reflective of the directed fishery in this area. Specifically, we have determined that for LFAs 25 and 26A, there is sufficient evidence to suggest this fishery poses no more than a negligible threat to two species listed in the original

    report: Atlantic cod (Gadus morhua) and leatherback turtle turtles (Dermochelys coriacea). This Ocean Wise recommendation is valid until the retirement of the above Seafood Watch Report, or sufficient information to improve our understanding of bycatch in this fishery becomes available.

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    Canada Atlantic Rock and Jonah Crab Seafood Watch Report
    Ocean Wise Recommended

    Ocean Wise

    Variety

    Crab, Arched Swimming

    Callinectes arcuatus

    Method

    Wild

    Pots and/or traps and/or trap nets

    Location

    Mexico - Sinaloa, Eastern Central Pacific Ocean

    Overall Rating

    2.98 / 5

    Summary

    Abundance: Stock status is unknown.


    Habitat: Seafloor impacts are likely low, and management efforts to understand and protect the ecosystem are being planned.

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    Mexico Arched Swimming, Cortez Swimming and Blue Crab Seafood Watch Report
    Ocean Wise Recommended

    Ocean Wise

    Variety

    Crab, Arched Swimming

    Callinectes arcuatus

    Method

    Wild

    Pots and/or traps and/or trap nets

    Location

    Mexico - Sinaloa, Eastern Central Pacific Ocean

    Overall Rating

    2.98 / 5

    Summary

    Abundance: Stock status is unknown.


    Habitat: Seafloor impacts are likely low, and management efforts to understand and protect the ecosystem are being planned.

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    Mexico Arched Swimming, Cortez Swimming and Blue Crab Seafood Watch Report
    Ocean Wise Recommended

    Ocean Wise

    Eco-Certification:

    Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) - SSMO Shetland Inshore Brown Crab and Velvet Crab and Scallop

    Variety

    Crab, Edible Rock

    Cancer pagurus

    Method

    Wild

    Pots

    Location

    FAO Area 27 (Atlantic, Northeast)

    Eco-Certification

    Marine Stewardship Council (MSC)
    SSMO Shetland Inshore Brown Crab and Velvet Crab and Scallop

    Summary

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    Ocean Wise Recommended

    Ocean Wise

    Eco-Certification:

    Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) - Newfoundland and Labrador Snow Crab

    Variety

    Crab, Snow

    Chionoecetes opilio

    Method

    Wild

    Pots and/or traps and/or trap nets

    Location

    FAO Area 21 (Atlantic, Northwest)

    Eco-Certification

    Marine Stewardship Council (MSC)
    Newfoundland and Labrador Snow Crab

    Summary

    ETP conditions surround gear interaction with right whales

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    Ocean Wise Recommended

    Ocean Wise

    Eco-Certification:

    Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) - Newfoundland and Labrador Snow Crab

    Variety

    Crab, Snow

    Chionoecetes opilio

    Method

    Wild

    Pots and/or traps and/or trap nets

    Location

    FAO Area 21 (Atlantic, Northwest)

    Eco-Certification

    Marine Stewardship Council (MSC)
    Newfoundland and Labrador Snow Crab

    Summary

    ETP conditions surround gear interaction with right whales

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    Ocean Wise Recommended

    Ocean Wise

    Eco-Certification:

    Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) - Newfoundland and Labrador Snow Crab

    Variety

    Crab, Snow

    Chionoecetes opilio

    Method

    Wild

    Pots and/or traps and/or trap nets

    Location

    FAO Area 21 (Atlantic, Northwest)

    Eco-Certification

    Marine Stewardship Council (MSC)
    Newfoundland and Labrador Snow Crab

    Summary

    ETP conditions surround gear interaction with right whales

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    Not Recommended

    Not Recommended

    Variety

    Crab, Atlantic Rock

    Cancer irroratus

    Method

    Wild

    Pots

    Location

    U.S. - Massachusetts, Northwest Atlantic Ocean

    Overall Rating

    2.624 / 5

    Summary

    Management : Regulations have been implemented to protect this species in state waters.


    Bycatch: Information is lacking for the directed Atlantic rock crab fishery, but the lobster fishery is known to interact with or entangle marine mammals and other species of concern.

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    U.S. Atlantic Rock and Jonah Crab Seafood Watch Report
    Not Recommended

    Not Recommended

    Variety

    Crab, Atlantic Rock

    Cancer irroratus

    Method

    Wild

    Pots and/or traps and/or trap nets

    Location

    Canada - Quebec, Northwest Atlantic Ocean: Gulf of St. Lawrence

    Overall Rating

    2.415 / 5

    Summary

    Abundance: Stock status is uncertain and fishing mortality rate unknown.


    Bycatch: Information is lacking for the directed Atlantic rock crab fishery, but lobster fishery is known to interact with or entangle marine mammals and other species of concern.

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    Canada Atlantic Rock and Jonah Crab Seafood Watch Report
    Not Recommended

    Not Recommended

    Variety

    Crab, Atlantic Rock

    Cancer irroratus

    Method

    Wild

    Pots

    Location

    U.S. - Maryland, Northwest Atlantic Ocean

    Overall Rating

    2.288 / 5

    Summary

    Abundance: Stock status unknown.


    Management: There is little to no regulatory management in place to ensure fisheries are sustainable.

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    U.S. Atlantic Rock and Jonah Crab Seafood Watch Report
    Not Recommended

    Not Recommended

    Variety

    Crab, Atlantic Rock

    Cancer irroratus

    Method

    Wild

    Pots

    Location

    U.S. - Maine, Northwest Atlantic Ocean

    Overall Rating

    2.288 / 5

    Summary

    Abundance: Stock status unknown.


    Management: There is little to no regulatory management in place to ensure fisheries are sustainable.

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    U.S. Atlantic Rock and Jonah Crab Seafood Watch Report
    Not Recommended

    Not Recommended

    Variety

    Crab, Atlantic Rock

    Cancer irroratus

    Method

    Wild

    Pots

    Location

    U.S. - New Hampshire, Northwest Atlantic Ocean

    Overall Rating

    2.288 / 5

    Summary

    Abundance: Stock status unknown.


    Management: There is little to no regulatory management in place to ensure fisheries are sustainable.

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    U.S. Atlantic Rock and Jonah Crab Seafood Watch Report
    Not Recommended

    Not Recommended

    Variety

    Crab, Atlantic Rock

    Cancer irroratus

    Method

    Wild

    Pots

    Location

    U.S. - Connecticut , Northwest Atlantic Ocean

    Overall Rating

    2.288 / 5

    Summary

    Abundance: Stock status unknown.


    Management: There is little to no regulatory management in place to ensure fisheries are sustainable.

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    U.S. Atlantic Rock and Jonah Crab Seafood Watch Report
    Not Recommended

    Not Recommended

    Variety

    Crab, Atlantic Rock

    Cancer irroratus

    Method

    Wild

    Pots

    Location

    U.S. - Rhode Island, Northwest Atlantic Ocean

    Overall Rating

    2.288 / 5

    Summary

    Abundance: Stock status unknown.


    Management: There is little to no regulatory management in place to ensure fisheries are sustainable.

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    U.S. Atlantic Rock and Jonah Crab Seafood Watch Report
    Not Recommended

    Not Recommended

    Variety

    Crab, Atlantic Rock

    Cancer irroratus

    Method

    Wild

    Pots

    Location

    U.S. - New York, Northwest Atlantic Ocean

    Overall Rating

    2.288 / 5

    Summary

    Abundance: Stock status unknown.


    Management: There is little to no regulatory management in place to ensure fisheries are sustainable.

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    U.S. Atlantic Rock and Jonah Crab Seafood Watch Report
    Not Recommended

    Not Recommended

    Variety

    Crab, Atlantic Rock

    Cancer irroratus

    Method

    Wild

    Pots

    Location

    U.S. - New Jersey, Northwest Atlantic Ocean

    Overall Rating

    2.288 / 5

    Summary

    Abundance: Stock status unknown.


    Management: There is little to no regulatory management in place to ensure fisheries are sustainable.

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    U.S. Atlantic Rock and Jonah Crab Seafood Watch Report
    Not Recommended

    Not Recommended

    Variety

    Crab, Atlantic Rock

    Cancer irroratus

    Method

    Wild

    Pots

    Location

    U.S. - Virginia, Northwest Atlantic Ocean

    Overall Rating

    2.288 / 5

    Summary

    Abundance: Stock status unknown.


    Management: There is little to no regulatory management in place to ensure fisheries are sustainable.

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    U.S. Atlantic Rock and Jonah Crab Seafood Watch Report
    Not Recommended

    Not Recommended

    Variety

    Crab, Gulf Stone

    Menippe adina

    Method

    Wild

    Pots

    Location

    U.S. - Florida, Western Central Atlantic Ocean (excluding U.S. Gulf of Mexico)

    Overall Rating

    1.595 / 5

    Summary

    Stock status: Overfishing likely occurring – crabs are returned to water alive after having claws removed and are unlikely to survive.


    Management: No measures currently in place to prevent overfishing.


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    U.S. Atlantic and Gulf of Mexico Florida Stone and Gulf Stone Crab Seafood Watch Report
    Not Recommended

    Not Recommended

    Variety

    Crab, Gulf Stone

    Menippe adina

    Method

    Wild

    Pots

    Location

    U.S. - Florida, Western Central Atlantic Ocean: Gulf of Mexico

    Overall Rating

    1.595 / 5

    Summary

    Stock status: Overfishing likely occurring – crabs are returned to water alive after having claws removed and are unlikely to survive.


    Management: No measures currently in place to prevent overfishing.


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    U.S. Atlantic and Gulf of Mexico Florida Stone and Gulf Stone Crab Seafood Watch Report
    Not Recommended

    Not Recommended

    Variety

    Crab, Florida Stone

    Menippe mercenaria

    Method

    Wild

    Pots

    Location

    U.S. - Florida, Western Central Atlantic Ocean (excluding U.S. Gulf of Mexico)

    Overall Rating

    1.595 / 5

    Summary

    Stock status: Overfishing likely occurring – crabs are returned to water alive after having claws removed and are unlikely to survive.


    Management: No measures currently in place to prevent overfishing.


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    U.S. Atlantic and Gulf of Mexico Florida Stone and Gulf Stone Crab Seafood Watch Report
    Not Recommended

    Not Recommended

    Variety

    Crab, Florida Stone

    Menippe mercenaria

    Method

    Wild

    Pots

    Location

    U.S. - Florida, Western Central Atlantic Ocean: Gulf of Mexico

    Overall Rating

    1.595 / 5

    Summary

    Stock status: Overfishing likely occurring – crabs are returned to water alive after having claws removed and are unlikely to survive.


    Management: No measures currently in place to prevent overfishing.


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    U.S. Atlantic and Gulf of Mexico Florida Stone and Gulf Stone Crab Seafood Watch Report
    Not Recommended

    Not Recommended

    Variety

    Crab, Dungeness

    Metacarcinus magister

    Method

    Wild

    Pots

    Location

    U.S. - California, Pacific Ocean

    Overall Rating

    2.289 / 5

    Summary

    Stock status: Dungeness crab have low inherent vulnerability due to early age at reproductive maturity, high fecundity, and short life span, compared to fish and shellfish stocks worldwide. There is however some conservation concern because although landings data indicate that targeted stocks are not overfished, stock abundance is uncertain.


    Bycatch:  Fishery known to entangle humpback whales, new management in place to address concern but effectiveness not yet known.








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    British Columbia and U.S. Dungeness Crab Seafood Watch Report
    Not Recommended

    Not Recommended

    Variety

    Crab, Dungeness

    Metacarcinus magister

    Method

    Wild

    Pots

    Location

    U.S. - Washington , Northeast Pacific Ocean

    Overall Rating

    2.289 / 5

    Summary

    Stock status: Dungeness crab have low inherent vulnerability due to early age at reproductive maturity, high fecundity, and short life span, compared to fish and shellfish stocks worldwide. There is however some conservation concern because although landings data indicate that targeted stocks are not overfished, stock abundance is uncertain.


    Bycatch:  Fishery known to entangle humpback whales, new management in place to address concern but effectiveness not yet known.

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    British Columbia and U.S. Dungeness Crab Seafood Watch Report
    Not Recommended

    Not Recommended

    Variety

    Crab, Dungeness

    Metacarcinus magister

    Method

    Wild

    Pots

    Location

    U.S. - Oregon , Northeast Pacific Ocean

    Overall Rating

    2.46 / 5

    Summary

    Stock status: Dungeness crab have low inherent vulnerability due to early age at reproductive maturity, high fecundity, and short life span, compared to fish and shellfish stocks worldwide. There is however some conservation concern because although landings data indicate that targeted stocks are not overfished, stock abundance is uncertain.


    Bycatch:  Fishery known to entangle humpback whales, new management in place to address concern but effectiveness not yet known.

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    British Columbia and U.S. Dungeness Crab Seafood Watch Report
    Not Recommended

    Not Recommended

    Eco-Certification:

    Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) - Gulf of St Lawrence snow crab trap

    Variety

    Crab, Snow

    Chionoecetes opilio

    Method

    Wild

    Pots and/or traps and/or trap nets

    Location

    FAO Area 21 (Atlantic, Northwest)

    Eco-Certification

    Marine Stewardship Council (MSC)
    Gulf of St Lawrence snow crab trap

    Summary

    Rationale: Ocean Wise recommends some, but not all Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) certified fisheries. Click to learn more about how the MSC certification was bench-marked to Ocean Wise. This fishery is currently suspended in the MSC assessment process due risk of mortality by the fishery on endangered North Atlantic right whales.

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    Not Recommended

    Not Recommended

    Eco-Certification:

    Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) - Russia Barents Sea Opilio Trap

    Variety

    Crab, Snow

    Chionoecetes opilio

    Method

    Wild

    Pots and/or traps and/or trap nets

    Location

    FAO Area 27 (Atlantic, Northeast)

    Eco-Certification

    Marine Stewardship Council (MSC)
    Russia Barents Sea Opilio Trap

    Summary

    Rationale: Ocean Wise recommends some, but not all Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) certified fisheries. Click to learn more about how the MSC certification was bench-marked to Ocean Wise. This fishery does not meet conservation standards to become OWS recommended as it has an open condition regarding endangered, threatened, and protected (ETP) species.

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