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Will Dungeness crab season start in time for Christmas?

(BCN) — High numbers of migrating humpback whales spotted off the California coast in recent weeks have prompted state regulators to further postpone the commercial Dungeness crab season. The delay is aimed to protect whales and leatherback sea turtles from becoming entangled in crab fishing gear, according to the California Department of Fish and Wildlife. […]

A manatee that was entangled in rope and crab traps in Clearwater Bay was rescued last week by multiple agencies, including the Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission.

Florida wildlife officials and Tampa Bay animal organizations recently rescued a manatee entangled in crab traps, rope and fishing line.

It won't begin until at least December 1—the fifth season in a row the start date has been delayed.

The side-scrolling diving adventure/restaurant management title launched earlier this year on PC, crossing 1 million players.

Here’s the stretch affected for a season that was originally supposed to begin on Nov. 15.

The penalties came after Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) investigations into the commercial crab fleet operating in Boundary Bay, and several convictions in provincial court.

The penalties came after Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) investigations into the commercial crab fleet operating in Boundary Bay, and several convictions in provincial court.

A new program is rewarding shrimpers who collect and recycle derelict crab traps