Close up shot of a Red King crab on a fishing table

King Crab Species Proven to be Highly Resilient

For decades, Alaska Red King crab has been one of the most prized seafood species in all the world. It is a culinary delicacy, and a symbol of...

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Alaska King Crab or Southern King Crab?

Curious about Centolla crab, also known as Southern King Crab? Well, you're not alone. This spiky crustacean is growing in popularity across...

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Bairdi vs. Opilio: Alaska’s Snow Crabs

Alaska is renowned for its incredible seafood, and Snow crab is no exception. Snow crab includes two species, both capturing seafood lovers with...

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Oregon and California Dungeness Seasons Delayed: What It Means and Why It’s Worth the Wait

Anyone who has been anticipating Dungeness season has probably heard the news: both Oregon and California have announced delays to their...

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Celebrate National Seafood Month with Alaska Crab

October is National Seafood Month, making it the perfect time to highlight the incredible bounty of the ocean, especially the premium crab...

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Tim’s Après Ski Crab Lasagna

Ready to impress? This dinner-party-worthy seafood lasagna is a crowd pleaser!

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Keyport Mother’s Day Crab Louie

Our Crab Louie salad is not only delicious but also visually stunning, making it the perfect dish to serve on Mother's Day. Ingredients Dressing...

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A Tale of Two Kings

Why have Alaska Golden King crab populations remained thriving and steady while other crab fisheries in Alaska face declining numbers and...

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Golden King Crab Fishery Open, Thriving and Currently Underway!

Alaska Golden King crab harvest is underway in the Bering Sea! National media has been focused on declining populations and closures for the Red...

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What Makes the Golden King Crab Harvest Unique?

Harvesting Golden King crab is no easy task! A remote and extreme habitat necessitates expertise, perseverance, and specially equipped boats....

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Man Overboard (MOB) Drill

Survival suits on! The crew of the Erla-N takes us along on their man overboard drill! Watch as they practice signaling, marking the location,...

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Dispatches from Captain Rip

Live from the Bering Sea, we are lucky to have periodic dispatches from Captain Rip of the F/V Patricia Lee. Golden King crab is unique. From the...

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Co-Captain Anna’s Golden King Crab Pasta Carbonara Recipe

Just back from hauling gear in the Aleutian Islands, Co-Captain Anna took a moment to share one of her favorite recipes for King crabs legs: Golden King Crab Pasta Carbonara.

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Ice & Fire: The Powerful and Frightening Adventures of Survival in Alaska and the Aleutian Islands

Captain Jerry Tilley’s recently published book, Ice & Fire is an adventurous, first-hand account of life in the Alaskan fishing industry during these early decades. It is not usual for Keyport to share book recommendations, but as a great friend and early business partner of ours, Jerry’s stories dovetail with our own history of crabbing in the Artic seas. And what a history it is! Jerry’s stories range from riding out a devastating tsunami, to dangerous rescue missions to feats of innovation that revolutionized the industry.