The Bering Sea Fisheries Research Foundation conducts collaborative research to improve the science of crab fishery management in the Bering Sea.
RFP for OPS1 Vessel Selection is NOW OPEN
Summary: BSFRF is seeking to charter two vessels to complete a first, seasonal, high-priority, Bering Sea crab research project focused on Bering Sea snow crab (BSS). The research will be conducted onboard two Bering Sea crab vessels using commercial opilio crab pots...
RFP for CPS3 Pot Vessel Selection is NOW OPEN
Summary: BSFRF is seeking to charter two vessels to complete a third, seasonal, high-priority, Bering Sea crab research project focused on Bristol Bay red king crab (BBRKC). The research will be conducted on board two Bering Sea crab vessels using commercial king crab...
Research Announcement: Upcoming RFPs for 2026 Field Operations
Two BSFRF field projects funded by disaster relief, focusing on red king crab in the spring and snow crab in the summer, are planned for 2026. For those interested in getting involved, click here for information about the upcoming request for proposals (RFP). The...
