5th Annual Dungeness Crab Fishery Newsletter

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Citation

Originator: Corbett, Kelly

Publish Date: 2013

Online Link: None

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Contact Information

Agency: Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife

Name: Cedric Cooney

Job Position: Natural Resources Data and Systems Manager

Telephone: 503-947-6094

E-Mail Address: cedric.x.cooney@odfw.oregon.gov

Description

Abstract: The 2012-13 Oregon Commercial Dungeness crab season started coastwide on December 31st after two 15-day delays due to poor meat recovery (i.e., meat to shell ratio) in some areas. Despite the delayed opening of the season, Dungeness crab landings into Oregon ports from the ocean and Columbia River totaled 18.2 million pounds from 318 different permit holders and 6,468 separate landings. Total pounds landed surpassed the 2011-12 season total of 14.3 million pounds, but is below the 2010-11 season total of 21.3 million pounds. In comparison, also shown in figure 1, the 10-year average for total annual landings is 20.3 million pounds.

Purpose: 2012-13 Season Summary. The title of the newsletter in the attached pdf is different than what is presented here. The title was changed slightly to maintain consistency and searchability.

Time Period of Content: 2012-13 crab season

Geographic Extent: Oregon

Status: Final

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Format: PDF

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Is a physical copy maintained for reference at Headquarters? Unknown