No deadliest catch this year

[Bigjay73]

Feel horrible for the fisherman out of a job this winter, but kudos to Alaska for making the call

Alaska cancels Bering Sea king and snow crab seasons over worries of population collapse

The decisions came after days of discussions by state biologists and senior agency officials who faced crabbers’ pleas for at least small fisheries.

www.adn.com

 

[Irrelevant]

100% agree with both parts of your comment. It sucks for the individual fishermen, but I'm glad AK had the fortitude to make the call.

 

[millerkiller77]

China will be sending a fleet regardless

 

[Irrelevant]

China will be sending a fleet regardless

Could A Ban On Fishing In International Waters Become A Reality?

As the United Nations meets to discuss high-seas biodiversity, scientists and activists say that while a fishing ban could profoundly help protect sea life, it may also be impossible to enforce.

www.npr.org

I really wish we could get a handle on unregulated fishing. No idea how much crabbing is more than 200 miles off shore.

 

[morley.tyler]

Really takes some testicular fortitude for the biologist and the director to make this call. King Crab legs have increased in price by ~100% in the past year and a half. The Christmas dinner menu will likely change this year.

 

[noisy]

Wasn't the king crab season canceled this year too? But they still made the show, fishing for golden king crab, opies, and bairdi (and even some cod). Plus Sig went to Norway to fish for red king crab and sounds like he's going to do that again. One way or another the show will go on.

 

[millerkiller77]

Guess I'll be stocking up this weekend

 

[Bigjay73]

Wasn't the king crab season canceled this year too? But they still made the show, fishing for golden king crab, opies, and bairdi (and even some cod). Plus Sig went to Norway to fish for red king crab and sounds like he's going to do that again. One way or another the show will go on.

It was a relatable reference to get people to read the post, I have no clue what goes on on the show, haven’t watched it in years

 

[Dave N]

Watch the show and saw the announcement earlier. Saw this one and several other crab boats a few years back while fishing in Homer, Alaska.

 

[noisy]

I'm re-watching all 18 seasons right now for the third time. I guess you could call me a fan lol. Maybe because I worked in AK in a cannery so I'm interested in the fishery.

 

[millerkiller77]

Frozen @ $50lb right now. Curious what it will jump to

 

[DouglasR]

I'm re-watching all 18 seasons right now for the third time. I guess you could call me a fan lol. Maybe because I worked in AK in a cannery so I'm interested in the fishery.

How did you find the pots before gps?

 

[DouglasR]

I'm re-watching all 18 seasons right now for the third time. I guess you could call me a fan lol. Maybe because I worked in AK in a cannery so I'm interested in the fishery.

Is that chit as core irl as they make it look on tv?
Like did this really happen or is it all made up and scripted?
Either way, gawd damn the ocean’s powerful @4:18.

 

[Tussock]

Is that chit as core irl as they make it look on tv?
Like did this really happen or is it all made up and scripted?
Either way, gawd damn the ocean’s powerful @4:18.
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[Tussock]

That was definitely real. Trying to get the nose around in a big sea like that is a huge risk. Getting broadsided like he did is a nightmare situation to find yourself in. All that white water makes it very difficult for the prop to bite in and help push you around before the next one rolls in on top of you. Dry mouth then the shakes begin.

 

[kansasdad]

Thanks ever so much for that YouTube clip @DouglasR, now I’m seasick sitting in my office all green with nausea.

 

[noisy]

Is that chit as core irl as they make it look on tv?
Like did this really happen or is it all made up and scripted?
Either way, gawd damn the ocean’s powerful @4:18.
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Like all reality tv shows there is some drama created for purposes of creating interest, but the bottom line is you can't "fake" the Bering Sea in winter. It's the real deal.

 

[Rainer]

Pretty sure theirs some bars in anchorage where they could catch some crabs lol