Los Angeles Times

Letters to the Editor: New fishing gear means California can have its crab without killing whales

To the editor: I sympathize with fishers trying to make a living in today’s changing oceans, so it’s crucial not to overlook strong evidence that “pop-up” fishing gear can help them continue to fish ...
Center for Biological Diversity

Oregon Petition Aims to Stop Whale Deaths From Commercial Dungeness Crab Fishing Gear

After four humpback whales were entangled this year in Oregon commercial Dungeness crab fishing gear, conservation groups today formally petitioned the Oregon Fish and Wildlife Commission to adopt ...
KSBW The Central Coast

Dungeness crab season opening in 2025 with trap reductions

TURNED OVER TO A LAB FOR TESTING. ANOTHER DELAY FOR CRAB SEASON HERE ON THE CENTRAL COAST. AGAIN OVER CONCERNS FOR THE SAFETY OF HUMPBACK WHALES. THE DEPARTMENT OF FISH AND WILDLIFE SAYS THEY’VE ...
Los Angeles Times

Letters to the Editor: You know who welcomes a shorter Dungeness crab season? The crabs

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 ...
Santa Cruz Sentinel

Getting prepped for recreational Dungeness crab season | Fish Rap

This Saturday marks the opening of recreational Dungeness crab fishing for the 2025-2026 season in our area. Commercial Dungeness crabbing, scheduled to open Nov. 15, is likely to be delayed. In order ...
KSBW The Central Coast

Commercial Dungeness crab fishing season delayed for all of California

The commercial Dungeness crab fishing season has been delayed for all of California. The California Department of Fish and Wildlife announced that the presence of whales and leatherback sea turtles ...
KLCC

Oregonians beware the non-native, invasive Chinese mitten crab

As Oregonians anticipate the opening of native Dungeness crab season later this month, wildlife officials are concerned about ...