The minuscule creature is a baby from the species Neolithodes agassizii, a type of king crab. "It was found during an operation in the Gulf of Mexico, which collected samples of mesophotic and ...

Alaskan king crab legs are a gourmet delight, cherished worldwide for their sweet and delicate flavor, firm and juicy texture ...

The NOAA said the baby king crab was found at a depth of nearly 3,500 feet by researchers collecting deep-sea coral samples. NOAA Sanctuaries Screengrab from NOAA Fisheries Instagram post The ...

The future of Alaska’s red king crab fishery is at a turning point. Proposed changes to the fishery’s management in Southeast ...

However, the red king crab fishery collapsed in the 1980s. Since 1983, most populations have been depressed statewide and the Gulf of Alaska fishery remains closed.