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The King (Crab) of Sustainable Seafood
A truly sustainable fishery balances people, profit, and of course, the planet. CNN Money highlights 
how the famous "'deadliest catch' is not so deadly anymore," and it's more profitable and environmentally friendly, too—basically a fishery manager's dream come true. Under an innovative management approach, the Bristol Bay red king crab fishery now operates more efficiently, safely, and profitably than ever, all while the crab population remains abundant and bycatch of other species is minimal.
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Science Behind Seafood
Harvested for their sweet, rich meat, Atlantic sea scallops support one of our most valuable fisheries. Since they're so valuable, we need to survey scallop populations as precisely as possible to provide the best information to fishery managers. Traditionally, scientists surveyed with dredges that drag along the ocean floor, potentially damaging habitat along the way. In 2005, they started using a new tool called the HabCam, revolutionizing the way we survey scallops.
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