Marine Toxin Still Jinxing Crab and Clam Seasons

January 19, 2021 Chinook Observer

It’s a new year but one old problem isn’t going away. The marine toxin domoic acid is now expected to delay the start of commercial crab season into February, while the toxin level found in razor clams continues to torpedo recreational digging.

Use of Ocean Resources Changed as Dungeness Crab Fishing Industry Adapted to Climate Shock Event

An unprecedented marine heat wave that led to a massive harmful algal bloom and a lengthy closure of the West Coast Dungeness crab fishery significantly altered the use of ocean resources across seven California crab-fishing communities.

Quinault Tribe Recalling Nearly 29 Tons of Dungeness Crab

January 4, 2021 KIRO 7

Nearly 29 tons of Dungeness crab is being voluntarily recalled by the Quinault Tribe. The recall affects live and uneviscerated Dungeness crab.

Bay Area Dungeness Crab Season Delayed Again, Possibly Into 2021

The Bay Area’s already-delayed commercial crab season was supposed to start Dec. 23, but it may be delayed yet again, this time due to price negotiations between crab fishermen and seafood processing companies.

Crab for Christmas: California Approves Start Date for Dungeness Season

December 15, 2020 Bay Area News Group

The California Department of Fish and Wildlife late Friday announced that the commercial Dungeness crab fishing season will open Dec. 23.