National Fisherman

King Crab

What it is like being a Deadliest Catch deckhand

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Photo by Deadliest Catch

Fans of Deadliest Catch wonder what happened to Edgar Hansen

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The future for Alaskan crabbers remains uncertain as the fleet grapples with mounting costs, economic challenges, and an unpredictable recovery for crab stocks. Photo by Cory Lescher

Alaskan crabbers uncertain recovery, push for resilience

Carli Stewart

Photo by Jim Paulin

Red king crab sales brighten wharf in Kodiak

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The European green crab has spread to many parts of the world and was first detected in Alaska in 2022. Photo by ADF&G

Invasive green crabs reach Alaska, threatening fisheries

Paul Molyneaux

Don Stiles has operated with a total crew of four, himself and three deckhands. “I had an all-women crew this year,” he says. “It worked out pretty good.” Photo by Don Stiles

Commodores Boats transforms Alaskan crabber into a powerhouse

Paul Molyneaux

Alaska's seafood sector was hit with nearly 7,000 lost jobs, shrinking profitability, and a $1.8 billion revenue decline between 2022 and 2023. Photo by Zak Bernadsky on Unsplash

Alaska fishing industry sees nearly 7,000 job cuts

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Photo by Jim Paulin

Red king crab harvest: so far, so good

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F/V Lynda of Ketchikan pulls into the pier at Dutch Harbor, Alaska. The World War II military outpost has become one of the most important bases for the King crab industry.

Fishing Back When: Crab landings down, first time in history

Carli Stewart

Alaska's 2024-2025 red king crab season is set to open in mid-October with an acceptable biological catch of 4000 metric tons. Photo by NOAA Fisheries

Red king crab fishery to reopen despite uncertainty

Carli Stewart

King crab vessels are particularly vulnerable to weather changes because they load their pots in port and may steam for more than 24 hours before reaching their fishing grounds. Photo by Hockema Group

Safety rules still lacking five years after Scandies Rose and Destination losses

Paul Molyneaux