The Bering Sea snow crab fishery reopened in mid-October, after billions of the crab disappeared and the fishery was shut ...

Alaskan king crab legs are a gourmet delight, cherished worldwide for their sweet and delicate flavor, firm and juicy texture ...

New genetic research on the Alaska red king crab reveals previously undiscovered diversity among different regions, suggesting the species is more resilient to climate change and changing ocean ...

King crab fishing is one of the most dangerous yet rewarding industries in the world. From the icy waters of Alaska’s Bering Sea to the global seafood market, this lucrative trade has evolved into a ...

After a two-year hiatus due to a stock collapse, the Bering Sea snow crab (opilio ... during which a fleet of 166 boats took the Tanner quota in just two days. A small red king crab fishery opens at ...

Climate change and other environmental factors have triggered crashes in stocks that usually support economically important fisheries; Bering Sea king and snow crab fisheries, for example ...

King crab on beach sand Image via Pixabay Remarkably, this population collapse followed a period of historic abundance. Just three years prior, the Bering Sea experienced a “gold rush” of snow crabs, ...

Last month Norway paused plans for deep-sea mining; Russia’s own efforts ... Some species, such as snow crab and Alaska’s king salmon, are struggling in warmer, somewhat acidified water.