Why Indonesia's Mud Crab Industry Could Go Extinct | Still Standing | Business Insider

Mud crabs are favored for their large claws and sweet, meaty flesh. As demand for these crabs skyrockets across Asia, and especially in Singapore, where chili crab is an iconic dish, overfishing and habitat loss are also putting them at risk. At Kampoeng Kepiting (Crab Village) in Bali, local fishermen are blending old-school techniques like hand-catching and using bamboo traps with innovative methods like “crab apartments” to cultivate and protect both the crabs and the disappearing mangroves they rely on to survive. WATCH MORE: How Japan's 800-Year-Old Indigo Dyeing Process Is Still Standing | Still Standing | Business Insider https://youtu.be/8OET5d5zhas Tequila and Mezcal's Newest Rival Is Over 2,000 Years Old | Still Standing | Business Insider https://youtu.be/jucLS44iOkE How Descendants Of Taj Mahal Artisans Are Keeping Marble Inlay Work Alive | Still Standing https://youtu.be/Yz8-j2hWYbo ------------------------------------------------------ #crab #indonesia #businessinsider Business Insider tells you all you need to know about business, finance, tech, retail, and more. Visit our homepage for the top stories of the day: https://www.businessinsider.com Business Insider on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/businessinsider Business Insider on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/businessinsider Business Insider on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/businessinsider Business Insider on Snapchat: https://www.snapchat.com/discover/Business_Insider/5319643143 Business Insider on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@businessinsider Why Indonesia's Mud Crab Industry Could Go Extinct | Still Standing | Business Insider