Dungeness crabs have four pairs of armored legs, two claws, and a wide, hard shell. A Dungeness's legs are shorter compared to other commercial crabs [7] and their claws have a distinctive hook. [3] …

14 hours ago · While available throughout the year, Dungeness crab season peaks during the fall and winter. Currently, delays in harvesting are becoming common across regions.

5 days ago · Dungeness crabs support Washington’s most valuable commercial fishery, the release stated. The value of state landings for the 2024-25 coastal commercial Dungeness crab season was …

6 days ago · OLYMPIA — Washington’s coastal commercial Dungeness crab season will open Dec. 31 from Klipsan Beach on the Long Beach Peninsula south to Cape Falcon, Ore., including the …

A Haven for Wildlife — Dungeness, one of the world’s longest sand spits, shelters a bay rich in marine life. Eelgrass beds attract brant, shorebirds feed on the tideflats, and ducks find sanctuary in the …

Exposed to the Channel and loomed over by twin nuclear power stations, Dungeness has, over recent decades, become an unlikely enclave for artists and a popular spot for day-trippers,...

Jul 3, 2025 · Dungeness crab (Metacarcinus magister) is more than just a seafood favorite; it’s a symbol of coastal culture from California to Alaska. This tasty crustacean is beloved for its sweet, tender …

2 days ago · NEWPORT, Ore. — Commercial Dungeness crab season is underway in the Pacific Northwest, and on ARC PDX on Friday, we went On The Road to Newport to talk with key players of …

Dungeness is worth visiting precisely because it’s so different from the usual seaside destinations. It sits on Britain’s only desert—a rare shingle landscape that supports a remarkable variety of plant and …

Jan 23, 2025 · Dungeness crab are oval-shaped, with an armored carapace that ranges in color from yellowish-orange to brown or purple (Figure 1-1). They possess four pairs of walking legs, as well as …