10th Annual Dungeness Crab Fishery Newsletter

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Citation

Originator: Corbett, Kelly

Publish Date: 2018

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 2017-18 Oregon Dungeness crab season brought in a record breaking 74.2 million dollar ex-vessel value! Landings totaled 23.1 million pounds, about 31% above the 10-year average of 16 million pounds. The average price per pound peaked at $6.95 in April and came in at $3.22 across the entire season, up from last year’s $3.08 average price per pound. In total, 318 different permit holders made 5,871 separate landings into Oregon ports from the ocean and Columbia River.

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Time Period of Content: 2017-18 crab season

Geographic Extent: Oregon

Status: Final

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