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 ...

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.

so it’s crucial not to overlook strong evidence that “pop-up” fishing gear can help them continue to fish while protecting whales from deadly entanglements in conventional Dungeness crab ...

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

After months of delays, the West Coast has officially begun the Dungeness crab season.