The Bering Sea Fisheries Research Foundation conducts collaborative research to improve the science of crab fishery management in the Bering Sea.

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RFP for OPS1 Vessels Extended through 6/17/26

RFP for OPS1 Vessels Extended through 6/17/26

Summary: BSFRF is seeking to charter two vessels to complete a first, seasonal, high-priority Bering Sea crab research project focused on Bering Sea snow crab (BSS). The research will be conducted onboard two Bering Sea crab vessels using commercial opilio crab pots...

RFP for OPS1 Vessel Selection is NOW OPEN

RFP for OPS1 Vessel Selection is NOW OPEN

Summary: BSFRF is seeking to charter two vessels to complete a first, seasonal, high-priority, Bering Sea crab research project focused on Bering Sea snow crab (BSS). The research will be conducted onboard two Bering Sea crab vessels using commercial opilio crab pots...

RFP for CPS3 Pot Vessel Selection is NOW OPEN

RFP for CPS3 Pot Vessel Selection is NOW OPEN

Summary: BSFRF is seeking to charter two vessels to complete a third, seasonal, high-priority, Bering Sea crab research project focused on Bristol Bay red king crab (BBRKC). The research will be conducted on board two Bering Sea crab vessels using commercial king crab...