The first harvest of fresh Dungeness crab is in and folks are lining up to purchase the long-awaited crustaceans. Fisherman’s Market in Eugene was bustling with customers Thursday morning. As soon as ...

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 without ...

Dungeness crab season has hit a snag in California. The recreational Dungeness crab season officially opened on November 1, 2025. However, the commercial season remains closed and is delayed until at ...

The state Department of Fish and Wildlife is proposing rule changes to the commercial Dungeness crab fishery to address marine life entanglements, improve monitoring, and clarify current rules. Fish ...

Preliminary data from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration reports 34 whales were found entangled in fishing gear off the West Coast in 2024, the highest number reported since 2018. The ...

Whether you are interested in consuming them for your next meal or just want to learn more about their life cycles, there are a few key differences between Dungeness crab vs snow crab. While both of ...

Opening the commercial crab fishing season under a trap reduction strikes a balance between the needs of the commercial ...

Most of California's Dungeness crab fishing will be able to return on Jan. 5. The California Department of Fish and Wildlife announced on Dec. 20 that it will open commercial Dungeness crab fishing ...

SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) -- The crab season has officially opened in California but it does come with some restrictions. It's been lifted in some parts of the state to our south, but there's no such luck ...

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