Proposal to address Alaska crab crisis could curb pollock fishing

Researchers say a reduction in trawling would likely benefit the habitat critical to crab.

NOAA Fisheries denied the request to close the Red King Crab Savings Area and subarea to all fishing gear from January 1, 2023 to June 30, 2023. The issue is now up before the NPFMC.
NOAA Fisheries denied the request to close the Red King Crab Savings Area and subarea to all fishing gear from January 1, 2023 to June 30, 2023. The issue is now up before the NPFMC.Photo: Alaska Bering Sea Crabbers