As in recent years, opening day was delayed due to the presence of whales in the fishing area and the dangers of them being tangled in gear.
Making the decision on when to open the Dungeness crab fishery is never an easy one. It requires careful consideration of the need to protect endangered species while sustaining the livelihood of California's fishing communities.
This just saved us for the whole year, said fisherman Allen Stevenson from the Fishing Vessel Rosella, after selling out their catch of 2,000 pounds of crab.
It's a good thing to get out here, Coxum said, expressing relief after finally being able to purchase crab after the unexpected delays.
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