{
  "id": 5048301,
  "title": "New England is fighting invasive green crabs by putting them on the menu",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/02/new-england-is-fighting-invasive-green-crabs-by-putting-them-on-the",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-02T07:05:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Times of India",
    "slug": "times-of-india",
    "url": "https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/science/new-england-has-battled-invasive-green-crabs-for-more-than-200-years-now-people-are-eating-the-destructive-species-in-a-bid-to-protect-shellfish-wetlands-and-coastal-ecosystems/articleshow/133701386.cms"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "New England's creative solution to invasive green crabs involves incorporating them into the local diet and economy. Fishermen now target these soft-shelled crabs, which are gaining popularity and higher prices. Emerging markets for green crab products, including pet snacks and whiskey infusions, aim to counteract the harmful effects of this invasive species while boosting the economy.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}