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Mass gatherings of spider crabs ‘not dangerous to humans’

Conservationists are urging visitors to Cornwall to enjoy the sight of mass spider crab gatherings in a bid to counter claims the crustaceans are “venomous”. There have been sightings of hundreds of crabs grouping together in knee deep water in ...

09 Aug 2022 at 11:43

World

Cuban crabs embark on perilous migration to Bay of Pigs

Every year in Cuba, millions of crabs emerge from the forest at the beginning of the spring rains and head for the waters of the Bay of Pigs, crossing streets and highways on a perilous journey to mate and reproduce. Now under way, the ...

12 Apr 2022 at 18:55

Rockpool species will struggle to migrate to UK waters as sea temperatures rise

The Channel forms a protective barrier that prevents rockpool species reaching England from Europe, researchers say, potentially signalling future problems for biodiversity in our coastal waters. Ecologists from the University of ...

20 Jan 2022 at 01:25

MPs urge pause in freeport dredging while marine life deaths are investigated

Dredging at freeport sites across the UK should be paused while a mass die-off of marine life is investigated, ministers have been told. MPs used a Commons questions session to express further concerns over the deaths of ...

12 Jan 2023 at 11:58

We may never know what caused mass crab deaths, says environment minister

The cause of mass crab deaths on the north east coast may never be known, an environment minister has claimed amid calls for further investigation. Mark Spencer told MPs that scientists are “ready to jump into action at ...

26 Jan 2023 at 16:51

‘Exceptionally unlikely’ crab deaths caused by freeport dredging, report says

It is “exceptionally unlikely” that mass crab deaths on the coastline from Hartlepool to Whitby were caused by dredging to expand a port in Teesside, an independent panel has concluded. A mass die-off of marine life on ...

20 Jan 2023 at 15:47

Independent panel to be set up to look into mass deaths of crabs and lobsters

An independent panel is being set up to look into the cause of a mass die-off of crabs and lobsters on North Sea beaches last year, the Government has announced. Thousands of dead and dying crustaceans washed ashore ...

15 Nov 2022 at 14:24

MPs call for study into whether novel pathogen caused mass crab deaths

MPs are calling on Environment Secretary Therese Coffey to launch an investigation into whether a novel pathogen caused a big crustacean die-off in the North East. The request is made in a letter on Tuesday from ...

31 Jan 2023 at 20:07

Unsustainable fishing ‘putting pressure on UK crab and lobster populations’

Unsustainable fishing practices could be putting pressure on the UK’s crab and lobster populations, conservationists have warned. The Marine Conservation Society (MCS) said they could be flagship species for ...

09 Oct 2024 at 00:01

Food & Drink

6 stylish white wines which work wonders with shellfish

With a switch in season and September signalling an ‘r’ in the month for the foreseeable future, now’s the time to check out the seafood stalls. Especially if you have a taste for freshly shucked oysters ...

05 Sept 2024 at 08:45

Pufferfish crowned winner of The Masked Singer 2025

Pufferfish has been crowned winner of The Masked Singer 2025. The triumphant celebrity, who had masked their identity in an elaborate costume, was revealed to be musical theatre star and Les Miserables ...

16 Feb 2025 at 11:15

Male ‘Hoff’ crab has bigger claws to fight other males for a mate

Male crabs of a species named after David Hasselhoff grow bigger claws than females so they can fight each other for a mate, according to a new study. Scientists from the universities of Portsmouth ...

06 Feb 2025 at 10:59

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