Crab fishermen in Alaska face significant challenges as crab populations in the Bering Sea have drastically declined in recent years. The red king crab fishery has been closed, and the snow crab fishery has been severely limited. The collapse in crab populations is believed to be connected to rising ocean temperatures and altered ecosystems due to climate change. Fishermen are experiencing financial hardships and are forced to find alternative sources of income, such as working as salmon tenders. The future of the crab fishing industry remains uncertain as researchers continue to investigate the causes of the collapse and determine appropriate catch limits.