Sustainable crab fishery for Blue Economy in Kenya

Abstract Lakes, rivers and oceans provide unique resources support fisheries aquaculture worldwide. The sector of Kenya contributes approximately 0.8% to the country’s GDP. Marine production is about 9 000 tonnes per year. finfish form bulk marine production, while shellfish (e.g. prawns, lobsters crabs), molluscs octopi squids) are underexploited. Fishery has potential USD 5 billion for Blue Economy in Kenya. Crab fishery active some areas south north coast. crab along Kenyan waters diverse a variety species edible. most commonly fished by artisanal fishers Mangrove Mud Scylla serrata. Semi-commercial industrial usually have portunid other deep sea crabs as by-catch trawl longline fisheries, which many cases unutilized. Exports live increased over years, with exports mainly Asian countries. Export frozen started recently. need sustainably utilize lake, river ocean recognized important promoting Economy. Sustainable development provides area Research essential development.