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Endangered species listing sought for horseshoe crabs

2/15/2024 - By nationalfisherman.com. A petition filed Feb. 12 with NOAA Fisheries seeks federal Endangered Species Act protection for the American horseshoe crab, a long-ubiquitous species whose populations have  “crashed in recent decades because of overharvesting and habitat loss,” according to the Center for Biological Diversity. The center and 22 other environmental… SEE MORE

Purchase of $46,000 Snow Crab Sets Records

11/13/2019 - By Cory Steig. A single snow crab sold for $46,000 (or 5 million yen) at an auction in Tottori, Japan, CNN reports. Nicknamed “five shining star” for its impressive shape and thick legs, the 2.7-pound crab was purchased by Tetsuji Hamashita, president of a Japanese fishery wholesaler. “I know it’s extreme. But… SEE MORE
Photo by Ingrid Taylar.

Washington Fishing Report Month of September

9/13/2019 - Razor clams:  Shellfish managers have tentatively scheduled an opening later this month at Long Beach and are still assessing digs for Twin Harbors, Copalis, and Mocrocks. Ocean salmon:  There’s one month left in the summer salmon fishing season in Washington’s ocean waters. In marine areas 1 (Ilwaco) and 3 (La Push), anglers can retain… SEE MORE