Alaska Public Media

Red king crab proposals could change future of Southeast Alaska’s commercial fishery

In the last decade, there was just one commercial red king crab fishery in Southeast Alaska. But a proposal going before the Alaska Board of Fisheries could potentially change the tide for future ...
Alaska Public Media

Southeast Alaska Tanner crab down, golden king crab up as next fishery approaches

Southeast Alaska’s next commercial golden king crab and Tanner crab fisheries will open on Feb. 17. The Tanner crab population is on a slight decline, whereas golden king crab is on track for an ...
FOX 10 Phoenix

Crabbing industry loses fight to prevent fishing in critical Alaskan ecosystem

Fishing in designated areas off the Alaskan coast will continue despite pleas from harvesters and conservation groups to close the crucial habitat known for its red king crabs and allow for minimal ...
San Diego Union-Tribune

Alaska fishermen will be allowed to harvest lucrative red king crab in the Bering Sea

ANCHORAGE, AlaskaANCHORAGE, Alaska — Alaska fishermen will be able to harvest red king crab for the first time in two years, offering a slight reprieve to the beleaguered fishery beset by low numbers ...
KING5

Alaska cancels snow crab harvest again due to population concerns

KODIAK, Alaska — The Bering Sea snow crab fishery will be closed again this year due to population concerns. Crabbers from the Pacific Northwest who fish in Alaska had been watching and waiting for ...