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Federal Relief In Sight For Fort Bragg Fishermen

Sheri Quinn
Richard Daniels (left) Scott Hockett (right)

The Northern California crab fishery suffered major economic losses, multi millions of dollars during the  2015-2016 season, when it was closed part of the season due to high levels of the neurotoxin domoic acid detected in crabs.  It was declared a fisheries disaster and federal relief is finally in sight.  However, it might not be enough.  Fisherman Scott Hockett explains.