Red king crab hatchery study provides glimmers of hope for Alaska

'There's more to learn but the possibilities are incredibly promising,' the head of the leading Alaska crab fishing group said.

Underwater photograph of a juvenile red king crab.
Underwater photograph of a juvenile red king crab.Photo: NOAA Fisheries/Chris Long
Published 27 March 2024, 23:02Updated 2 April 2024, 21:08
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