California's Dungeness crab industry is under increasing regulation because of concerns over whales getting entangled in ...

Snow crabs and king crabs, though similar in appearance, differ significantly in size, habitat, leg structure, and ...

To the editor: Entanglement in crab fishing gear is one of the biggest threats to whales — highly intelligent, complex, majestic animals. (“New fishing gear means California can have its crab ...

Fishing vessel Kaia. Photo courtesy of the Velsko family/ Sam Wolf photo credits A few weeks ago, my boat delivered a load of Pacific cod in Dutch Harbor, Alaska. While that’s a daily sight this time ...

The Dungeness crab fleet has been cut in half since 1980, and with other fisheries facing their own challenges, the overall California commercial fishing fleet shrank by 80% in the same period.

It's tragic when whales get tangled in crab fishing gear. But we should worry for the crabs being caught, cooked and eaten.

While the return of the Bering Sea snow crab fishery is a positive development, it’s clear that fishermen, processors, and coastal communities are still navigating an uphill battle. The road to ...

Local officials voice concerns that the SC decision could also jeopardize marine biodiversity and years of sustainable ...

The Bering Sea snow crab season opened in October after the Alaska Department of Fish and Game canceled back-to-back seasons ...