Blue king crabs around the Pribilof Islands are getting their first major assessment in more than 30 years.
"Blue King Crab"
Researchers aim to protect the Bering Sea’s rare blue king crab while preserving fisheries
As the blue king crab population crashes, fishermen on St. Paul Island face more restrictions to reduce bycatch. But the rules to protect the crab also make it difficult to do research on the species.
King crab season lures fisherman, tv crews
The Bering Sea’s most famous fishery is underway.