How long does it take for a lobster to grow back a lost claw?

Question

Is it possible to raise lobsters on a commercial farm for the purpose of harvesting their claws?

Answer 1

The stone crab is a renewable commercial fishing resource -legal-size claws are snapped off and the crab is returned to the water to grow new extremities. The crabs can regenerate claws up to three times within their lifetime, which is normally seven to eight years, researchers say.