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Our day boat rock crab is alive and kicking! Canada and Quebec, our all natural rock crab meat Meticulously cleaned and cooked in seawater, the is the perfect addition to a seafood recipe or on its taste profile of this Atlantic Canadian treasure is own. Minced, Salad, Combo or All Leg packs ensure second to none. Caught off the coasts of Atlantic versatility for all applications.

FISHING SEASONS

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*Some by catch noted in the commercial lobster fishery.Pêches et Océans Fisheries and Oceans CARTE DES ZONES DE PÊCHE POUR / FISHING AREAS FOR : Canada Canada Région du Québec / Quebec Region Région du Québec Quebec Region

Gestion des pêches Fisheries Management SECTOR CÔTE-NORD / NORTH SHORE CRABE COMMUN / ROCK CRAB Conservation et Protection Conservation and Protection SECTEUR

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Rock Crab 101

Rock crabs (Cancer irroratus) are harvested and processed throughout the Atlantic Provinces and Quebec. They are fished by a directed fishery and as a by catch in the lobster fishery. To protect their reproductive capacity rock crab are sustainably managed by the DFO Canada.

Rock crabs have a broad, oval carapace with nine shallow smooth edge teeth along the front of their carapace. Rock crabs have five pairs of legs, but the first pair is a set of pincers that are used for feeding and defense. They are yellow-brownish in color and can grow to a maximum carapace width of 5.5 inches.

HANDLING INSTRUCTIONS

Shelf Life Ingredients: 24 months after freezing date. Rock Crab Meat, Salt

Storing Keep frozen. Product must be maintained below - 18°C (0°F) during storage and shipment.

Thawing Instructions For best results defrost in cooler overnight, for quick thaw place into sealed bag in chilled water for 30 minutes. Consume with 24 hours of thawing.

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Catch Techniques

Crabs are usually caught in pots or traps. Pots are made in forms of cages or baskets in different sizes made from various materials such as wood, wicker, metal rods, wire netting and plastic. Pots usually contain one or more entrances. The pots are set on the bottom of the ocean, some baited with pieces of fish. The crabs will then enter the pots for the bait or use them for shelter.

Rock crab are fished by a directed fishery and as a by catch in the lobster fishery.

Rock Crab Rock Crab Packaging Info Clusters Available Meat Available

2-4 oz Combo 6 X 5 lb 1 x 10 lb 80 % Salad Meat Master carton Dimensions: 15”L X 10.25”W X 7.5”D 20 % Leg Meat TiHi: 7x10 Cases per pallet: 70 Salad 100 % Salad Meat 12 X 1 lb Master carton Dimensions: 14.4”L X 11.5”W X 5.5”D All Leg TiHi: 10x12 100% Leg Meat Cases per pallet: 120

Minced Made from body, leg shell, leg tips and claw shell

WILD CAUGHT PRODUCT OF CANADA

Also known as: Atlantic rock, peeky toe, sand, quick, and eel grass crab

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Also available at Fisher King Seafoods

Jonah Crab Meat Chilean Rock Crab Claw and Arm Salad – 6x5lb Triple Scored or Un-scored All Leg – 12x1lb & 15x2lb Sizes: 1-3ct, 5-9ct, 5-7ct, 7-9ct Minced – 6x5lb & 10x5lb Pack Size: 10x2lb Combo (80% Salad/20% Leg) – 6x5lb Chilean Rock Crab Claws Cap-Off Jonah Crab Triple Scored Claw and Arm Sizes: 25-28 u/lb Sizes: 7-10ct Pack Size: 10x2lb Pack Size: 4x5lb

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METHODOLOGY Relationships Strategic partnerships with Polar Seafood DK, Reach Nichirei Fresh Inc. and Canadian packers gives us Fisher King Seafoods sources from every region, access to seafood from around the world year round. assuring the best seafood available at the best price and the most up to date market information. Knowledge of International Markets Through our equity partner, Nichirei Fresh Inc. of Quality Control Tokyo. Fisher King Seafoods has access to current Fisher King Seafoods has four seasonal inspectors pricing, including demand and supply figures physically inspecting the production in plants from Japan. throughout the entire season. Diverse Seafood Line Location Fisher King Seafoods carries multiple species of Fisher King Seafoods is directly adjacent to all of the crab, shellfish, shrimp, and fin fish. One source for all Canadian fishing zones. “This is our backyard.” your seafood needs.

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