What does a crustacean biologist do? Learn about FWRI's current and past stone crab research.
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Ride along as two FWRI researchers experience a day on the water with a commercial stone crab fishing crew.
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The Florida stone crab and the gulf stone crab were once one species. Changes in climate and sea level probably kept two populations separate over time until they became genetically distinct.
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Do you have questions about stone crabs? Read the stone crab FAQs for answers.
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Data on catch, sizes, and other fisheries-related aspects of the stone crab monitoring program at FWRI.
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Stone crabs are found from North Carolina south, around peninsular Florida to the Yucatan and Belize, and throughout the Bahamas and Greater Antilles.
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Download a scientific publication on the color differences between two species of stone crabs.
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This link to a download of the stock assessment provides an update on Florida's stone crab fishery.
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This link to a download of the stock assessment provides an update on Florida's stone crab fishery.
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Check the Crustacean Glossary for terms used in our articles and elsewhere.
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