Why Crab Belongs on Your Menu
As people become more intentional about what they eat, seafood is growing in popularity. Diners are no longer choosing between health and...
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Alaska’s Crab Fishery: The Heartbeat of Coastal Communities
Along the western edge of Alaska, where the Bering Sea meets small, weather-beaten towns, the crab fishery isn't just an industry—it's the backbone...
If Lobster Is Your Add-On, It’s Time to Rethink Premium—Enter Alaska Crab
If lobster is an add-on on your menu, why not feature Alaska crab—or even make the switch? As operators look to balance premium perception with...
What Recent Snow Crab Research Means for a Stable Supply
In 2018-2019, Alaska witnessed a near collapse of the Snow crab fishery, with the population declining by more than 90% from previous years....
Albino Golden King Crab? The Rare Pigment Mutation Explained
When you picture a Golden King crab, you probably think like its name suggests, it should have a golden color. While this is true 99% of the time,...
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 the...
Alaska King Crab or Southern King Crab?
Curious about Santolla crab, also known as Southern King Crab? Well, you're not alone. This spiky crustacean is growing in popularity across global...
Bairdi vs. Opilio: Alaska’s Snow Crabs
Alaska receives international praise for its seafood bounty and Snow crab is no exception. Comprised of two species, Bairdi and Opilio, Snow crab...
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...
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. Great...
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,...
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...
All About Alaska Snow Crab
Alaska Snow crab has a very loyal following among crab lovers and chefs and is beloved for its extraordinarily long, easy-to-crack legs.
Alaska Golden King Crab
Although slightly smaller than their Red and Blue King crab cousins, Alaska Golden King crab are known for their excellent texture and milder, slightly sweeter taste. Golden King crab derive their name from the golden hue of their shell.
Building a Better Pot
Innovative webbing allows undersized crab to escape the pots, resulting in a more efficient catch, fewer pots hauled and greater protection of the fishery.
Why the Pink Pots?
Ever wonder why Golden King crab pots are pink? Keyport looks at the science of visible light below water to find the explanation.