Scallops range from SE AK to the Bering Sea; golden kings are the deepest crab fishery along the Aleutian Chain.
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“Mid-water” trawls get a pass because the gear doesn’t fit “regulatory definitions”
OLE: “Pelagic trawl gear does contact the bottom, it is not defined as Bottom Contact Gear and it is not restricted in Habitat Conservation and Protection Areas.”
Keep kissing those big fish bucks goodbye, Alaska!
As AK looks for new revenue streams, the bulk of all groundfish and crab values goes Outside every year.
AK’s federal fishing priorities outlined by ADF&G Commissioner
Commissioner outlines AK focus for NPFMC in special commentary.
Kodiak crabbers go fishing!
The crabbers agreed to different deals with the processors they fish for.
Alaska’s largest teachers union supports Kodiak crabbers
AK chapter of National Education Association backs crabbers’ demand for better Tanner price.
Kodiak crabbers standing firm — and staying put
Tanner crab prices are still being negotiated as crabbers stand down.
Nat’l Fisherman: “Resurgence in crab markets” trends prices higher
Frozen sections of Tanner crab “will find favor among domestic consumers as a replacement for the opilio” (snow crab).
NOAA statement on denying emergency closure to protect red king crab
NOAA “remains concerned” with ongoing impacts of low crab abundance.
Kodiak crabbers securing tenders to take all local Tanners out of town
Crabbers stand down in strong show of solidarity.