US crab harvesters unlikely to fill Russia supply gap, with prices at record highs

Supply has been impacted by lower quotas and closures in Alaska, while demand grows.

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

Rachel Sapin

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Published 31 March 2022, 13:39Updated 3 May 2022, 17:27