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 …

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 …

Oct 28, 2025 · Dungeness crab, (Cancer magister), edible crab (order Decapoda of the class Crustacea), occurring along the Pacific coast from Alaska to lower California; it is one of the …

Dec 19, 2025 · The California Dungeness crab commercial fishing season will begin past its traditional holiday opener but in time for Lunar New Year celebrations.

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,...

Dec 19, 2025 · Bay Area’s commercial Dungeness crab season can start Jan. 5 — with limitations State officials, fishing fleets agree to a 40% reduction in traps to protect whales

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 …

Dec 19, 2025 · The first harvest of fresh Dungeness crab is in and folks are lining up to purchase the long-awaited crustaceans. Fisherman’s Market in Eugene was bustling with customers …

Oct 9, 2023 · Dungeness crab are relatively short lived crustaceans with a maximum life expectancy of about 10 years. Most commercially caught Dungeness are 4 years old when …

6 days ago · The commercial Dungeness crab fishery will open in Central California on Jan 5., 2026. CDFW photo. The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) will open the …