Report to industry on the 1983 eastern Bering Sea crab survey Eastern Bering Sea crab survey

An annual trawl survey is conducted in the eastern Bering Sea to determine the distribution and abundance of crab and groundfish resources. This report summarizes survey results for commercially important crabs. It is intended to aid fishermen and processors in locating productive grounds and judging overall availability of various species. Survey derived data are also used as part of the basis for management decisions. Red king crab (Paralithodes camtschatica), blue king crab (P. platypus), Korean hair crab (Erimacrus isenbeckii), and two species of tanner crabs (Chionoecetes bairdi and C. opilio) are of primary interest. Hybrid tanner crab are also discussed. by R.S. Otto, R.A. Macintosh, K.L. Stahl-Johnson, and S.J. Wilson. "October 1983." Tables. Also available online in PDF format via AFSC and the NOAA Central Library. 1983 NMFS (National Marine Fisheries Service) NWFSC (Northwest Fisheries Science Center) Library Public Domain 1930