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National Marine Sanctuaries Webinar Series

The Fisher and the Whale:

Fisheries Oceanography of Dungeness Crab

February 24, 2026

3 pm Hawaii | 5 pm Pacific | 7 pm Central | 8 pm Eastern

Dungeness crab is an iconic species across the Pacific Northwest and the most significant fishery for Washington State's coastal communities. However, the conservation and management of this vital resource are under threat from escalating environmental challenges, specifically climate change impacts and marine mammal entanglements. Join Christopher Biggs, Research Scientist at the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife to learn more about how his research integrates climate science and oceanography to project future changes in crab distribution and abundance, while also identifying crucial overlap areas between whale migratory patterns and active fishing grounds. 

The National Marine Sanctuaries Webinar Series provides formal and informal educators, students, and the interested public with educational and scientific expertise, resources, and training to support ocean literacy in the classroom. You can also visit the archives of the webinar series to catch up on presentations you may have missed here.

After registering you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. The Webinar ID is 418-809-003.