Live Shellfish Delivery Guide: Crab, Lobster, Oysters & Clams

Live Shellfish Delivered to Your Door

Buying live shellfish online gives home cooks access to species that may be difficult to find locally. Global Seafoods' Live Shellfish collection brings together currently available live crab, lobster, oysters, clams, mussels, prawns and specialty shellfish in one place. Availability changes, so always check the individual product page before ordering.

What Live Shellfish Can You Order?

Live Crab

Selections may include Dungeness crab, king crab, snow crab, rock crab and other seasonal species. Browse the broader Crab collection for live and other crab formats.

Live Lobster

Whole live lobster is suited to steaming or boiling and is shipped with product-specific handling instructions. Compare current choices in the Lobsters collection.

Live Oysters

Our live oyster selection can include Pacific and East Coast varieties sold by count. See the Oysters collection for current varieties and pack sizes.

Live Clams and Mussels

Current offerings may include Manila clams, Irish razor clams, geoduck and PEI mussels. Compare them in the Clams collection and Mussels, Geoduck & Abalone.

Live Prawns and Specialty Shellfish

Depending on availability, live spot prawns, langoustines and other specialty shellfish may also be offered. Browse Shrimp & Prawns for related selections.

How Live Shellfish Shipping Differs

Live seafood requires different handling from frozen seafood. Packaging, transit requirements, delivery days and live-arrival terms can vary by species and destination. Review the specific product page and our shipping information before placing an order.

When Your Live Shellfish Arrives

Open the shipment promptly and follow the handling instructions provided for the species you ordered. Live shellfish should not be treated like ordinary frozen seafood. If you have questions about the condition of a shipment, contact Global Seafoods promptly according to the applicable delivery policy.

Choosing the Right Shellfish

Choose by the meal you are planning rather than by species alone. Oysters work well for raw-bar style service where appropriate; Manila clams and mussels are versatile for steaming and pasta; whole lobster and crab make centerpiece dishes; razor clams, geoduck, spot prawns and langoustines offer more specialized textures and preparations.

Shop Live Shellfish

See current availability in Live Shellfish. For cooked, chilled, frozen and live options together, browse the complete Shellfish collection.

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