AR-News: (US) Destructive Giant Russian Crabs moving south towards Europe

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As many as ten million giant Russian crabs, originally brought to Europe by 
Stalin in the 30's, are moving south around the coast of Norway, leaving a 
destroyed ecosystem in their wake. Scientists think they may get as far south as 
Gibraltar.
 
The crabs, which have a claw span of up to three feet, and can weigh up to 
twenty-five pounds, are eating everything in their path as they go, leaving 
behind what scientists are calling an "underwater desert". 
Norway's citizens are divided, some fearing the loss of their fishing stock 
as the crabs continue their march, while others are rejoicing at the chance to 
try to make a profit on the crabs, considered a delicacy in many parts of the 
world.
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