Harvesting Alaska Shellfish Varieties

Harvesting Alaska Crab

The method of harvesting Alaska dungeness, king, and snow crab is dangerous and grueling work. Steel traps or pots are baited with cut fish, then pushed over the side. Buoys mark the location of each pot, and its owner. At the right time, judged by gut instinct and years of experience, the pots are hauled in, quickly emptied into the hold, rebaited, and returned to the ocean floor.

Harvesting Alaska Scallops

Harvested in the icy waters off the Gulf of Alaska, Alaska scallops are hand-shucked and frozen within hours, ensuring their just-caught flavor and texture. Packed on board without the use of chemicals or preservatives, Alaska scallop fishermen are able to consistently deliver product which lives up to its reputation for flavor and freshness. And because the Alaska scallop fishery is conservatively managed and tightly regulated, a consistent supply of high-quality seafood is assured, year-round.