January 8, 2025
Genetic diversity sparks hope for Alaska's red king crab recovery
- News
- Alaska
Recent genetic research has unveiled significant diversity among Alaska's red king crab populations, indicating a potential resilience to climate change and shifting ocean conditions.
Historically, red king crab represented Alaska's premier shellfish fishery, deeply embedded in the state's maritime culture and global culinary traditions. However, the fishery experienced a collapse in the 1980s, leading to a statewide decline in populations and the closure of the Gulf of Alaska fishery since…
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Carli is a Senior Associate Editor for National Fisherman. She comes from a fourth-generation fishing family off the coast of Maine. Her background consists of growing her own business within the marine community. She primarily covers stories that take place in New England.
