7th Annual Dungeness Crab Fishery Newsletter

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Citation

Originator: Corbett, Kelly

Publish Date: 2015

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 2014-15 Oregon Dungeness crab season had highs and lows: record high prices coupled with lower than average landings. The season kicked off coast-wide on December 1st. Oregon records were shattered when the average price per pound peaked at $8.23 in February and averaged $4.10 for entire season! Total season average price was $0.62 higher than any other season on the books. The price jump helped buffer the season's low landings, which totaled 8.2 million pounds (about 58% less than the 10 year average). Landings into Oregon ports from the ocean and Columbia River were made by 305 different permit holders in 5,771 separate landings. Total pounds landed were well below recent season totals but similar to the 2000-01 season total of 7.4 million pounds. As usual, the vast majority (86%) of crab were caught in the first eight weeks of the fishery.

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Time Period of Content: 2014-15 crab season

Geographic Extent: Oregon

Status: Final

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Format: PDF

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