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‘Threatened’ coconut crabs on the menu at $175 a pop

Saturday 20 November 2021 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Environment, National

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‘Threatened’ coconut crabs  on the menu at $175 a pop
There is debate around the commercial trade of coconut crabs in the Cook Islands. SUPPLIED. 21111804

A seasoned fisherman fears coconut crab population will be decimated if commercial operations continue profiteering from their trade.

A seasoned fisherman fears coconut crab population will be decimated if commercial operations continue profiteering from their trade.


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