Stone Crab is delicious, in our opinion it is the most delicious of all crabs. The claws are large and full of flavor. Stone Crab is tender, has a very low level of fats and it offers a very interesting tasting experience.
All of the stone crab claws on the market come from wild fisheries, which makes the product truly natural, but what truly makes it special is that no crabs are killed in the process of harvesting their claws. That is because Stone Crabs easily lose their limbs to escape from predators or tight spaces, but their limbs will grow back. When a claw is broken such that the diaphragm at the body/claw joint is left intact, the wound will quickly heal itself. When fishermen harvest Stone Crab they grab only a single crab, which provides the crab with a much better chance of survival when it is returned and helps ensure the long-term sustainability of the species.
Each fisherman is required to pay state fees for a specific permit and each trap has a corresponding tag that requires additional state fees, therefore the cost to local fishermen is extremely expensive when catching the crabs. Then there are the additional costs of fuel, bait and maintenance. Most fishermen work 12-hour days that typically begin before sunset.
