Norwegian king crab prices inch closer to record high
Norwegian king crab prices are inching closer to record highs across all major sizes as traded volumes surged at the Norges Rafisklag auction in Tromso, northern Norway
Supplies tight, prices high as US Dungy crab season underway in Oregon, Washington
'Crabs along Washington's coast have been molting later, resulting in delayed season openings' -- Matthew George, Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife
Canadian fishing group brings in seafood newcomer for director general role
The Quebec Fishing Industry Association has appointed Serge Fortin to serve as its new director general
Harvesters wary as US researchers celebrate sea otters’ control of invasive green crabs
'We set traps and are delighted that we no longer catch large green crabs ... this is one more great reason to support recovery of top predators in coastal habitats' -- Rikke Jeppesen, Elkhorn Slough Reserve
Russia plans sales of crab quotas in north, Far East of country
Russian authorities plan to sell more Far Eastern crab quotas and try to auction off quotas in the north at a discount under the investment quota scheme
Norway male king crab prices see early boost in week 1 amid ongoing supply shortages
In the first week of January, Norwegian male king crab prices saw a noticeable uptick across all major sizes
Canadian fisheries group urges Trudeau government to stay focused on seafood through political change
'The complex issues affecting our industry cannot be placed on hold during this leadership change' -- Alberto Wareham, Fisheries Council of Canada
Newfoundland snow crab crews complain of stingy captains
Although there is no legal requirement for enterprise owners to share the bonus payments, they are encouraged to do so with their crews, says the harvester union
Research: Alaska red king crab populations genetically distinct
'There are a lot of concerned and invested fishermen, processors, and community members getting more engaged in these issues and it's propelling new and innovative research' -- Wes Larson, NOAA Alaska Fisheries Science Center
Entire Oregon coastline to open Jan. 15 for Dungy crab harvest
'The season was delayed in this area due to preseason testing that showed crabs were too low in meat yield in four areas and domoic acid was elevated in crab viscera (guts) in two areas on the south coast' -- Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife