9th Annual Dungeness Crab Fishery Newsletter

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Citation

Originator: Corbett, Kelly

Publish Date: 2017

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 2016-17 Oregon Dungeness crab season brought in the highest ex-vessel value ever, totaling $62.7 million dollars! Landings totaled 20.4 million pounds, about 22% above the 10 year average of 16.0 million pounds. For a second year in a row, the season opening was delayed due to elevated levels of domoic acid detected in crab viscera. The area south of Cape Blanco opened on Dec. 18th and the rest of the state started Jan. 1st, 2017. The average price per pound peaked at $5.55 in May and came in at $3.08 across the entire season, down from the past three seasons’ record highs. Landings into Oregon ports from the ocean and Columbia River were made by 320 different permit holders in 5,954 separate landings.

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Time Period of Content: 2016-17 crab season

Geographic Extent: Oregon

Status: Final

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