According to news on October 24, a study by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration found that a marine heat wave in the eastern Bering Sea caused a large number of snow crabs to die of starvation. The study said snow crabs are cold-water species and most live in areas where the water temperature is below 2 degrees Celsius. Warmer ocean waters can wreak havoc on snow crab metabolism and increase their dietary needs. High temperatures have disrupted much of the Bering Sea's food web, making it difficult for snow crabs to find food to survive.
The main production area of snow crab is in southwestern Australia. The crab shell is lighter in color and softer, and the meat is thicker and richer. It can be said that the skin is thin and the filling is big.
The freshly cooked crab meat of live snow crab is particularly sweet and easy to prepare, and is suitable for steaming and stewing. Snow crabs live in waters with lower water temperatures and are larger in size, with long legs and plump flesh. There are two common types of snow crab in the market: North Pacific snow crab and North Atlantic snow crab. Snow crab has the effects of beautifying the skin, regulating immunity, and losing weight.