Researchers recently found that the species should be split into six, maybe even seven, genetically distinct groups.

with factors such as crab size, shell condition, and environmental conditions influencing infestation patterns[2]. This information is vital for understanding the ecological role of red king crabs ...

Others welcome the giant red king crab, saying its delicious taste and size — the crabs can grow to 22 pounds (10kg) and measure five feet (1.5m) across — make it an extremely lucrative catch. Here in ...

New genetic research on the Alaska red king crab reveals previously undiscovered diversity among different regions, suggesting the species is more resilient to climate change and changing ocean ...

The most adorable, silly-looking baby king crab, accidentally collected by NOAA researchers in the Gulf of Mexico, has ...

NOAA researchers discovered a unique baby king crab during an expedition in the Gulf of Mexico. The baby crab, found over 1,000 meters underwater, gained attention online due to its spiky red ...