In the silence of the deep sea, the king crab (paralithodescamtschaticus) roams leisurely with its kingly temperament. Their home is the seabed at depths of up to 800 meters, where the water temperature is stable at 2 to 4 degrees Celsius, the salinity is up to about 33%o, and the oxygen content is relatively low. Such an environment is undoubtedly extremely harsh for us human beings. However, for Russian king crabs, this is the land of Canaan where they grow. In this icy world, king crabs, with their hard shells and powerful claws, show the tenacity and tenacity of life.
But have we ever wondered if these kings living in the deep sea can continue to thrive happily in an artificial environment like an "aquarium"?
This question sounds simple, but the answer is hidden in the cold of the deep sea and the fog of science. Replicating the conditions of the deep sea in an artificial environment is undoubtedly fraught with challenges. For example, the water temperature, salinity, and oxygen content mentioned above, these seemingly simple parameters are the key to survival for king crabs. The slightest carelessness can lead to serious damage to the living environment of the Russian king crab.
Moreover, the eating habits of Russian king crab are also a big problem. They are carnivorous and prefer to eat benthic organisms, mollusks, and small fish. In artificial breeding, whether it can provide this rich and diverse ecological environment is also a problem that needs to be overcome.
Again, the problem of the reproduction of Russian king crabs is also complicated. Female Russian king crabs need to lay eggs in the right environment, while young king crabs need specific environmental conditions and suitable food for their growth and development. From a king crab baby to a mighty king, in addition to external factors such as the right time and place, he also needs to make great efforts and have a tenacious spirit.
According to the report, although the Norwegian Institute of Fisheries and Aquaculture has been studying and experimenting on king crab breeding for one year, the breeding of king crab is still very limited due to the lack of knowledge of king crab breeding, especially the live storage and feeding conditions of small king crabs.
However, in the face of the huge global demand market for king crab, the efforts of Norwegian scientists still seem to be a drop in the bucket. Therefore, in the process, we must not forget those who fished for king crab in the deep sea. They are like warriors of the deep sea, facing the cold and danger, bringing us the gift of the sea. Among them, the Russian Crab Industry Group is such a team, they have 31 large and advanced crab fishing boats, which play a solid guarantee for the world's most high-quality Russian king crab products.
Overall, whether king crabs can be cultured in captivity in a broad sense remains a challenging topic. Whether fishing in the deep sea or studying in an "aquarium", the Russian Crab Group is working towards the same goal: to make the taste of king crab accessible to as many people as possible.