Alaska officials canceled the fall and winter snow crab season in the Bering Sea for the first time over population concerns, prompting strong reactions to the move.
after officials canceled the fall-winter snow crab season in the Bering Sea for the first time, in addition to the Bristol Bay red king crab harvest.
"Therefore, Bering Sea snow crab will remain closed for the 2022/23 season. ADF&G appreciates and carefully considered all input from crab industry stakeholders prior to making this decision. Understanding crab fishery closures have substantial impacts on harvesters, industry, and communities, ADF&G must balance these impacts with the need for long-term conservation and sustainability of crab stocks.
In a statement posted to the Alaska Bering Sea Crabbers Facebook, Goen said that these are "unprecedented andKing crab fishing in Alaska, in the Bering Sea. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration lists snow crabs as "significantly below target population level," and a "rebuilding plan is being developed for the Alaska snow crab stock."
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