Southeast Alaska’s first competitive commercial red king crab fishery in eight years opens on Saturday. Ten different areas will be open for the fishery. They’ll be managed individually based on how ...

King crab can be a complicated affair. If you've ever felt at a loss when served the exoskeletal mammoth crustacean, you're not alone; it's almost a rite of passage in seafood dining. You've heard its ...

After a successful first season back, ADF&G has roughly doubled the catch limit for the 2025-26 season. Regulators have set a total allowable catch (TAC) of 9.3 million pounds for the season, which ...

Southeast Alaska’s next commercial golden king crab and Tanner crab fisheries will open on Feb. 17. The Tanner crab population is on a slight decline, whereas golden king crab is on track for an ...

A new study found that Alaska red king crabs are more genetically diverse than previously thought, which could be crucial for the species’ survival as ocean conditions change. Researchers came ...

Learn how to make buttery, flavor-packed crab rolls using fresh Alaskan king crab — simple, indulgent, and ready in minutes.

Opilio crabs and king crabs are often confused due to their similar habitats or use in cuisine, but there are many easy ways to tell them apart. They are both used in various culinary dishes, which ...

In 1940, the Alaskan King Crab Expedition was commissioned by the Fish and Wildlife Service (Department of Interior) in order to study crab and the fishing industry in the vicinity of Aleutian Islands ...

Photographs document work completed by members of the Alaska King Crab Investigation, in which Waldo Schmitt took part. There are no descriptions on the reverse side. Photographs include images of ...