Oregon’s Dungeness Crab Fishery
Did you know that the Dungeness crab fishery is considered the most valuable single-species fishery in all of Oregon? In fact, Newport, Oregon is trademarked as the Dungeness Crab Capital of the World, landing more Dungeness crab each year than anywhere else on the planet! In recent years, I have learned A LOT about this industry, met many crab fisherman, and gained a much deeper appreciation for this species and all those involved in this industry. I think it’s something all Oregonians should have some knowledge about and something worth being very proud of! Let's explore a little bit about Dungeness crabs as a species, commercial crabbing regulations, sustainability, and the major significance this industry has to our coastal communities.