Alaska Bering Sea Crabbers

An Open Invitation From
Alaska Bering Sea Crabbers
Ask for Alaskan King and Snow Crab
For those of you who value our Alaskan Crab on your
menus and on your guest’s plates, we invite you to
partner with us, Alaska Bering Sea Crabbers – A Harvester
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Organization.
Through joint promotions we seek to capture your customer’s
desire for the World’s Finest King, Snow and Bairdi Crab and
Bering Sea Crabbers
ensure your access to our premium quality product.
Please contact us to discuss and explore
promotional opportunities.
One of a kind catch that makes your heart stand still for the harvest
Alaska Bering Sea Crabbers
Edward Poulsen - Phone: 206-992-3260 - Website: www.alaskaberingsearcrabbers.com
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Consumers realize the value in our
crab, which goes beyond great taste and natural goodness
Photos : Courtesy of the Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute
Bering Sea Crabbers
We seek to continue to be vigilant stewards of
our crab resources and the environment
Alaska Bering Sea crab fleet uses eco-gear, earth-friendly fishing practices
Photo : Scott Campbell
ALASKAN KING AND SNOW CRAB IS Safe, the highest standards of seafood handling and processing are
utilized from pot to plate. Crab taken from the pristine waters of the
Bering Sea are held live in tanks until delivery to a processing facility.
At the processor, the crab is cooked and frozen immediately. Quality
control personnel monitor every step of the process. Alaskan crab is
unequalled in consistent cleanliness, quality and taste. SUSTAINABILITY
With oversight by State and Federal agencies, Alaskan crab is managed
according to the best of sustainability science with continuous review,
annual surveys, checks and safeguards. Our fisheries are subject to
over-fishing limits, stock rebuilding plans, and total allowable catches
that represents only a small fraction of the adult male crab population.
LEGAL CATCH
Alaska Fish and Game requires a portion of the fleet to have an
observer on board at the vessel’s expense to monitor that the fleet
is compliant with sustainable practices.
Unlike much of the crab imported from overseas, Alaskan crab is
MUCH SAFER THAN IN THE PAST guaranteed to be legally harvested. Our crab landings are subject to
In the early years and through 1999, crab fishermen experienced,
stringent oversight by enforcement officials and can only be landed at
according to NIOSH, “an astronomical fatality rate,” earning us the title
designated facilities in Alaskan ports. Each crab is accounted for.
of “Deadliest Catch”. No more. Between 2000 and 2006, we lost
ECOLOGICALLY SOUND
9 fishermen and since 2006, only one. This reduction in fatalities
Since 2005 we have reduced our carbon footprint by two-thirds. Our gear
represents continuing progress toward crew safety.
has an insignificant impact on the seafloor and in the event that a crab pot
ONE OF THE TOP 10 HEALTHIEST FOODS
is lost, biodegradable twine prevents it from fishing as it returns to nature.
Alaskan crab is high in protein and low in fat. Crab is filled with zinc,
RESPECTFUL OF INDIGENOUS PEOPLES
which is an excellent antioxidant, particularly for your brain and
10% of our crab quotas are allocated to coastal Alaskan native groups to
help sustain and grow our local communities.
nervous system. It also helps keep your bones healthy and gives your
immune system a boost. Another reason our crab has made it into the
10 top foods is because Alaskan king crab provides a massive
7 milligrams of protein per 3.5-ounce serving. Don’t wait, start getting
these exceptional benefits today!
Ask for Alaska King, Snow and Bairdi Crab