West Coast Dungeness Crab Season: Rocky Start, Good Markets, High Value
SEAFOODNEWS.COM [Seafood News] by Susan Chambers - July 20. 2017
It's been a banner season for Dungeness crab fishermen on the West Coast, despite a rocky start due to the presence of domoic acid and live market problems with China.
The total for all three states is close to 58 million pounds so far, for a total value of $180 million for this season. By comparison, the total for the 2015-16 season was 42 million pounds and $149 million. West Coast crabbers and processors have been able to seize a huge market opportunity and overcome obstacles ...
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