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Pirate Fishing Impacting Alaska King Crab Industry

Bristol Bay red king crab is a major moneymaker for Alaska, and this year it’s expected to bring fishermen about $60 million. Industry players say that amount could be even higher if pirate fishing weren’t distorting the international market.

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