Fisheries

Oregon Dungeness crab value smashes records as buyers scramble to meet robust consumer demand

In a season where US king and snow crab supplies are minimal, Dungeness crab is helping fill the gap.

Crab fishermen are being paid an average of $5.05 (€4.53) per pound this season, according to the Oregon Dungeness Crab Commission.
Crab fishermen are being paid an average of $5.05 (€4.53) per pound this season, according to the Oregon Dungeness Crab Commission.Photo: Oregon Dungeness Crab Commission
Published 28 January 2022, 14:28Updated 29 January 2022, 00:12
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