The Bering Sea Fisheries Research Foundation conducts collaborative research to improve the science of crab fishery management in the Bering Sea.

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Research During COVID-19

Research During COVID-19

The Bering Sea Fisheries Research Foundation has worked hard to continue research and support crab science during the COVID-19 pandemic. COVID-19 has presented significant challenges to research opportunities in the North Pacific, and cooperative research related to...

Tanner and Snow Crab Growth Study Continues

Tanner and Snow Crab Growth Study Continues

BSFRF is continuing its research into the growth rate of Tanner and snow crab in order to better inform the crab stock assessment models used in harvest management decisions. This project is a continuing effort, building on prior years’ sampling and growth monitoring....

BSFRF Summer Surveys Completed

BSFRF Summer Surveys Completed

BSFRF has recently completed our primary summer survey activity. The approach for this year’s field work was to maximize the time on the water to accomplish as many research objectives as possible which included collections for a number of other collaborating...