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Rhode Island and Massachusetts Expand Green Crab Harvest Licenses

8/27/2026

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Entrepreneur Masi operates a green-crab fishery that generates up to $20,000 annually.
Warmer ocean waters from climate change allow green crabs to survive New England winters and expand habitats.
Rhode Island offers $10 green-crab licenses.
Massachusetts adds a 40-cent per pound tax on green crabs, capped at $100,000.
New England restaurants offering green-crab dishes have risen more than ten-fold since 2021, boosting demand.

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Story summary

Entrepreneur Masi operates a green-crab fishery that generates up to $20,000 annually.
Warmer ocean waters from climate change allow green crabs to survive New England winters and expand habitats.
Rhode Island offers $10 green-crab licenses.
Massachusetts adds a 40-cent per pound tax on green crabs, capped at $100,000.
New England restaurants offering green-crab dishes have risen more than ten-fold since 2021, boosting demand.