"Alaska Fishermen Set to Reap Profits from Bering Sea's Red King Crab Harvest"
Alaska fishermen will be allowed to harvest red king crab in the Bering Sea for the first time in two years, offering some relief to the struggling fishery. The snow crab fishery, however, will remain closed for a second consecutive year due to low numbers. The reopening of the red king crab fishery is attributed to improved abundance, although the total population size remains low. Fishermen will be permitted to catch 2.1 million pounds of red king crab for three months starting October 15. The closure of the snow crab fishery last year and the decline in crab populations are believed to be linked to climate change.