Billy Cruz

The direct-to-consumer crab sales come after commercial crabbers faced weeks of delays and restrictions. That follows delays to the season's start for the past six years over concerns about whale entanglements in commercial crabbing nets. The delays have financially hurt crabbers, so since 2021, some have been allowed to sell crab from their boats at Fisherman's Wharf.

The direct-to-consumer crab sales come after commercial crabbers faced weeks of delays and restrictions. That follows delays to the season's start for the past six years over concerns about whale entanglements in commercial crabbing nets. The delays have financially hurt crabbers, so since 2021, some have been allowed to sell crab from their boats at Fisherman's Wharf.

The Port of San Francisco says this year's off-the-boat sales will include a new ADA-accessible float. The port says they hope this float supports local fishers and increases public access. For NPR News, I'm Billy Cruz in San Francisco.

The Port of San Francisco says this year's off-the-boat sales will include a new ADA-accessible float. The port says they hope this float supports local fishers and increases public access. For NPR News, I'm Billy Cruz in San Francisco.