US federal agency allocates $220 million in disaster aid for Bering Sea king crab collapse, Alaska salmon shortfalls

In the coming months, NOAA Fisheries said it will work with the states receiving allocations under this announcement on administering these disaster relief funds.

Alaska's iconic Bristol Bay red king crab fishery has been closed for two years. — Alaska's iconic Bristol Bay red king crab fishery has been closed for two years.Photo: Alaska Bering Sea Crabbers

Rachel Sapin

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)Alaska salmon King crab Coho Prince William Sound

Published 18 May 2023, 19:32Updated 18 May 2023, 19:58