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

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

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.

Regulations, whale safety concerns and fickle prey are putting more pressure on the industry. “We’re working very hard to ...

He pays them 17% off the top after every trip, no matter how much, or little, crab is brought in. He'll make a batch of pizza bread before fishing trips and keeps the boat stocked with snacks.

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