but what many might not know is the bulk of their fresh stone crab claws come from across the state. Crabbers on the Gulf Coast harvest more than 300,000 pounds of the sweet crustacean annually.

Following is a transcript of the video. Narrator: Stone crab claws are one of the priciest seafoods you can buy. And depending on their size, a pound of claws at a restaurant can cost as much as $70.

Not far beneath the surface of the Coral Sea, where the Great Barrier Reef lives, parrotfish teeth grind against rock, crab claws snap as they battle over hiding spots, and a 600-pound grouper ...

Rock crabs have a smooth carapace with large claws, which is where most of the meat comes from, and usually range in size ...

The most classic sauce is a mustard variation that’s creamy and tangy and truly complements the meatiness of the crab. If you’re ready to bib up and get to cracking, the claws are waiting for you.