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Whale entanglements, early domoic acid samples and new RAMP rules cloud Dungeness crab outlook
Summary
State scientists and industry leaders said the Dungeness crab season faces multiple risks — humpback entanglements, domoic acid sampling and market timing — while new RAMP regulations and phased gear-marking aim to reduce entanglement risk. Industry urged data-based reevaluation of RAMP triggers and use of trapped-tag surplus funds for mitigation.
Dr. Craig Schuman, Marine Region Manager at the California Department of Fish and Wildlife, briefed the committee on the upcoming 2025–26 Dungeness crab season and the department's adoption of ramp-2 management rules. He noted three confirmed humpback entanglements in commercial crab gear in 2025 and said that under ramp-2 entanglement triggers the department could delay a season opener…
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