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Two of the largest crab fisheries in Alaska will be completely closed this season as stocks continue to decline. The Alaska Department of Fish and Game announced closures in the Bering Sea snow crab fishery and the Bristol Bay red king crab fisheries on Oct. 10. The fisheries usually begin in mid-October. Fish and Game has the final say on whether a fishery goes forward, and
The storm that slammed into western Alaska last weekend was the result of several factors all converging to make it so destructive. Ocean temperatures continue to creep upward, and similar, huge, devastating storms hitting Alaska could become more likely.