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It is about that time of year again and we will be setting gear soon, don’t forget your hold inspections. Be safe, fill your pots, and come home full. I have put the links to the opening info and hold…
12/12/24
Explore the 2024 Preseason Coastal Dungeness Crab Test Fishery Results for Washington, Oregon, and California. The report confirms that all areas currently meet quality criteria. Next steps include mo…
04/12/24
Stay informed about the latest crab biotoxin levels along the coast. The information below contains recent lab results, including Domoic Acid (DA) levels and closure limits for crab harvesting. Zones …
03/12/24
2024 Preseason Coastal Dungeness Crab Test Fishery Results for Washington, Oregon, and California. This document highlights the latest findings for the coastal Dungeness crab fishery, an essential res…
09/11/24
The Oregon Dungeness Crab Commission (ODCC) is currently seeking a new commissioner to join its board.
This industry-funded agency, established in 1977, plays a crucial role in promoting and supporti…
07/10/24
The Oregon Dungeness Crab Commission has implemented a program to support the preseason sampling process for the commercial Dungeness crab season. As part of this initiative, the commission is offerin…
07/10/24
September 27, 2024
The Honorable Elizabeth Klein, Director
Bureau of Ocean Energy Management
1849 C Street NW
Washington, DC 20240
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30/09/24
The Oregon Department of Agriculture (ODA) seeks applicants to fill 10 commissioner seats on 9 of the state’s agricultural and commercial fisheries commodity commissions.
These positions will remain …
29/09/24
To all Oregon Ocean Commercial Dungeness Crab Permit Holders, Processors, Buyers, and Interested Persons:
On September 13, 2024, the Oregon Fish and Wildlife Commission (Commission) adopted regulatio…
24/09/24
Oregon Dungeness Crab stands out for its unique flavor profile, making it a prized ingredient in various seafood recipes. The meat is known for its sweet, slightly nutty taste and tender texture, dist…
13/09/24
Choosing Oregon Dungeness Crab supports sustainable seafood practices that benefit both the environment and the economy. This crab is harvested using methods that reduce bycatch and minimize habitat d…
09/09/24
Oregon Dungeness Crab Commission
Scholarship
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This scholarship was established to benefit dependents of licensed Oregon Dungeness Crab fishermen or crew members.
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20/12/23
Commercial Dungeness crab fishing opens Feb. 4 on the remaining southern portion of Oregon’s coastline from Cape Arago (just south of Charleston) to the California border.
The earliest a crab seas…
08/12/23
The summer season for Dungeness crab starts on Monday, June 13, 2022. The summer season kicks-in a weekly landing limit of 1200 lbs. that will be in effect through the season closure on August 14.…
13/06/22
ODFW recently finalized the first of its kind management plan for one of Oregon’s most iconic fisheries: Dungeness crab.
The comprehensive Oregon Dungeness crab fishery management plan (FMP) covers …
31/03/22
The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW) is sending this industry notice as a reminder of the whale entanglement mitigation measures that will be in place May 1, 2021 - including reduced pot …
17/03/21
ODFW is asking commercial Dungeness crab industry representatives to help design the next steps in reducing risk of whale and sea turtle entanglements in crab fishing gear. ODFW is hosting virtual pub…
29/09/20
SALEM, Ore.—The Fish & Wildlife Commission adopted measures to reduce the risk of whale entanglement in commercial Dungeness crab gear, while balancing economic impacts to this important fishery durin…
14/09/20
The USDA announced that it is making approximately $530 million available to assist U.S. fishermen through the Seafood Trade Relief Program (STRP). This program is being funded by the Commodity Credit…
10/09/20
ODFW Commercial Dungeness Crab Fishery Update
The post-season derelict commercial crab gear recovery program is open 8/31 through 10/11.
Report locations of derelict commercial crab gear to 541…
31/08/20
The White House has issued an executive order promoting competitiveness and economic growth of American seafood.…
07/05/20
Illness of a person onboard any vessel that may adversely affect the safety of a vessel or port facility is a hazardous condition per 33 CFR 160.216 and must be reported immediately to the U.S. Coast …
17/03/20
UPDATE- deadline extended until March 23, 2020
ODA Director Alexis Taylor is responsible for appointing commissioners. Dungeness Crab Commission – 3 producers (1 each from Port of Astoria, Charlest…
12/02/20
The Responsible Offshore Development Alliance (RODA) is excited to announce the launch of a Pacific Advisory Committee, which brings RODA's mission of improving the compatibility of new offshore devel…
17/01/20
Commercial Dungeness crab season delay continues…
07/12/18
Dungeness Crab MOA Press Release REV 4_nn-hl_3.6.18. (1)…
15/03/18
An Oregon Tradition On Hold (Tillamook County Pioneer)…
22/11/17
http://www.currypilot.com/news/localnews/5696838-151/pair-study-effect-of-acidity-warm-water-on
...."Galloway and Schram plan to study over the next two years if Dungeness crabs are even affected b…
30/10/17
http://www.kgw.com/travel/destinations/grants-getaways/grants-getaways-learning-about-crabs-in-boat-to-school/406841562
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13/02/17
Oregon students to learn "The True Value of Local and Sustainable Seafood"
boat-to-school…
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