What is Alaskan king crab fishing?
Q: What is Alaskan king crab fishing?
A: Alaskan king crab fishing is an event done in the winter in the Bering Sea near Alaska where people fish for many King Crabs.
Q: How do crabbers fish for Alaskan king crabs?
A: Crabbers fish from boats between 40 and 250 feet (13-75m) in length. They throw steel cages, called pots, over the side of the boat, and the crabs are lured to bait placed in them.
Q: What happens to the crabs in the pots that are not good enough?
A: When the pots have been on the bottom of the sea long enough, they are pulled back onto the boat using a special kind of crane. The crabs in the pots are examined and crabs that are not good enough are put back into the ocean and the rest are put into a tank.
Q: How are the crabs sold?
A: When the ship gets back to the shore, the crabs are sold to stores around the world for eating.
Q: Why is Alaskan crab fishing considered one of the USA's most dangerous jobs?
A: Alaskan crab fishing is considered one of the USA's most dangerous jobs because of the big waves and dangerous boats the fishermen work on, which can lead to death.
Q: What TV series was made about Alaskan crab fishing?
A: The TV series 'Deadliest Catch' was made about Alaskan crab fishing to show people how dangerous it is.
Q: What is the threat to crabs mentioned in the text?
A: Ocean acidification is a threat to crabs, according to the text.
