Experts turn crab species putting entire fishing industry at risk into pet food: 'Virtuous supply chain'

Experts turn crab species putting entire fishing industry at risk into pet food: 'Virtuous supply chain'

Invasive species harm ecosystems and can negatively impact the economy in local communities when things get thrown off balance. Italy's Adriatic coast has seen this firsthand with the blue crab. The blue crab is a North and South American crustacean that's been wreaking havoc on native species.  According to TrendWatching, the species has rapidly multiplied while consuming food essential for native species at a destructive rate. Blue crabs can e…