Fishing council rejects Alaska emergency red king crab rule that could have limited pollock, cod fishing

An executive director with a powerful pollock association said the emergency rule would 'cause substantial direct harm for the pollock fishery and individuals and communities reliant on the pollock resource.'

Alaska's iconic Bristol Bay red king crab fishery was closed last fall for the first time in over 25 years In October.
Alaska's iconic Bristol Bay red king crab fishery was closed last fall for the first time in over 25 years In October.Photo: Alaska Bering Sea Crabbers