Snow crab populations declined after a 2019 Bering Sea warming that scrambled the broader marine ecosystem. Last year’s snow crab harvest of 5.6 million pounds was the smallest in over 40 years.

Alaska officials have canceled the fall Bristol Bay red king crab harvest, and for the first time, have also scrapped the winter harvest of smaller snow crab. The move is a double whammy to a ...

Alaska officials have canceled several crab harvests in a conservation effort that sent shock waves through the crabbing industry in the region. Officials canceled the fall Bristol Bay red king ...

ANCHORAGE, 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 likely ...

Phillip Pryzmont checks his crab pots in the Bering Sea Ice in Nome, Alaska. Phillip Pryzmont hasn't been to a city in over 4 years. He spends his winters in Nome, Alaska cutting holes in the ...

Energy & Environment Alaska cancels snow, king crab season over population concerns by Alejandra O’Connell-Domenech - 10/11/22 6:13 PM ET A crab trap with lots of Alaskan king crab. ( iStock) ...

October 12, 2022 Alaska Has Canceled Its King and Snow Crab Seasons to Try to Conserve the Species It's the first time the winter snow crab harvest has been canceled.

SEATTLE (AP) — Alaska officials have canceled the fall Bristol Bay red king crab harvest, and for the first time, have also scrapped the winter harvest of smaller snow crab. The move is a double ...