Coast Guard, state agencies keep vigilant eye on 2009 – 2010 Bering Sea crab fleet

KODIAK, Alaska — The Coast Guard, in partnership with Alaska Department of Fish and Game personnel, are deploying to safeguard the crab fleet departing today for the start of the 2009 – 2010 crabbing season in the Bering Sea.

Coast Guard Cutter Sherman Arrives Home for Holidays

ALAMEDA, Calif. – The Coast Guard Cutter Sherman, based at Coast Guard Island here, is scheduled to arrive home just in time for the holidays, Tuesday, after a two-month patrol to Alaska.

Alaska Federal and State Agencies Team-up to Promote Safe King Crab Season

JUNEAU, Alaska – The Coast Guard, National Marine Fisheries Service, Alaska Department of Fish & Game and Alaska Wildlife Troopers are teaming up to promote a safe Red King Crab Season which began at 12 p.m. Wednesday.