This is the fishery context of the Bering Sea ecosystem, especially for finfish (as opposed to crab species, whose populations are quite low). First, it is clear that there have indeed been many ...

In the treacherous waters of the Bering Sea, where the reality ... the behavior and habit preference of various crab species, navigating both the sea's natural challenges and stringent regulatory ...

and 25 species of marine mammals. From the earliest days of its exploration, the potential for an immense harvest was recognized and exploited. Today, the U. S. Bering Sea fishery contributes over ...

NOAA Fisheries works with communities, harvesters, and processors to navigate solutions in a pinch. The Alaska Bering Sea snow crab fishery is open for the first time in 2 years after a sharp decline ...

Demand increased again in the 1970s when the Bering Sea crab industry took off, creating a demand for herring as baitfish. But as crab fisheries have collapsed — king crab shut down in 2021 ...

Average seas in the Bering ... fresh crab legs and seafood caught during the day. The hard labor of fishing requires a diet heavy in fat, protein, and omega-3s. Here, a sea lion gets a bite ...

Many marine mammals, sea birds and fish in the northern Bering Sea feed primarily on benthic species. Walrus and bearded seal, which are key subsistence resources for Alaska Native people in the ...