ODFW Releases Dungeness Crab Fishery Management Plan
The Oregon Dungeness crab fishery is entering a new era: It will be managed under a finalized, comprehensive state management plan.
The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife posted the finalized plan online Wednesday. It covers both commercial (bay and ocean fisheries) and recreational Dungeness crab fisheries, describing the crab fisheries, providing an overview of the regulatory framework and management approach and is designed to help continue good governance of these fishery sectors.
While Dungeness crab is a key component of the marine ecosystem along the Pacific ...
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