Michael Guardino, owner of Guardino's restaurant at Fisherman's Wharf, was selling fresh crabs shipped in from Canada because that's what his customers want.
"San Franciscans are waiting for local crabs. Until they settle this dispute, I can't sell local crabs," Guardino said.
Last season, California's crab fishery had its second-largest catch on record with 10,750 tonnes landed, said Pete Kalvass, a marine biologist with the state Department of Fish and Game. But he expected lower numbers this year.
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