How crabbing closure, economic impacts affect Washington's seafood industry

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Local crabbers discuss how Alaska closing snow crab fishing again affects their business and the local economy

Businesses are already trying to keep prices affordable while still earning enough to stay afloat and support their workers. Crabbing closures add to the pinch.SEATTLE — The Alaska Department of Fish and Game announced Friday it will reopen the Bristol Bay red king crab fishery, but the"You're always gonna see highs and lows as a commercial fisherman," crabbing captain Casey McManus said."Sometimes it's good, sometimes it's bad, feast or famine.

Local seafood vendors say they have been working to keep prices affordable while also dealing with many challenges. Neal Brebner is a co-owner of City Fish, the oldest fish stand in Pike Place Market. He spent two decades selling there at another stand. The situation is different for small family businesses that rely on crabbing for most of their income.

He says it comes on top of reduced prices from processors for fresh catches in the years since the pandemic.

 

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