Stewards of the Crab Resource
WE ARE
ALASKA CRABBERS
Alaska Bering Sea Crabbers is the trade association representing the harvesters of king, opilio (snow), and bairdi (Tanner) crab in the Bering Sea. We are actively involved in fisheries management, policy development, scientific research, and marketing. We consider ourselves stewards of the crab resource and are committed to ensuring the sustainability of our fishery for generations to come.
Captain Zack Larson on the F/V Brenna A. Photo: Bri Dwyer
National Policy
Sustainable Resource
Crab Recipes
"The crab harvesters are small, family-owned businesses that care deeply about the sustainability of the crab resource which supports their livelihoods and brings delicious, healthy crab to your plate."
Jamie Goen, Executive Director
MEET THE CRAB
Each season our harvesters fish for a different crab species. Red king crab is harvested in October and November while opilio (snow) and bairdi (Tanner) crab are generally harvested January through March.