49K views · 450 reactions | Soft-shell crab production! This crab is molting from its old shell and it will remain soft for only a few hours in the tank. Crab shedders must remove the soft crab from the water before the shell hardens. #softshell #crab #seafood #reels #louisiana | Anna The Archer | Facebook

Owner of St. Mary Seafood & Marina and star of Swamp People on History, Daniel Edgar takes us on a tour of his soft-shell blue crab operation. Soft-shell crab production calls for a commitment because of the tedious task of monitoring the crabs throughout their molting process. Decreasing crab populations are another obstacle threatening the industry, but for those producers hanging on, the demand for soft-shell crabs is strong. | LSU AgCenter