The collapse of the Bering Sea crab fisheries has put St. Paul Island at risk of losing some of its essential services.Without Bering Sea snow crab or Bristol Bay red king crab — which has been closed since 2021 — the City of St. Paul is estimating a roughly $2.7 million hit.in late October following the fishery closures, and subsequently implemented budgetary cuts, hiring freezes and other measures.
He said that’s not ideal, but “with 60% of tax revenue gone, with no crab season, you have to make those tough choices.” He said there are emergency trauma technicians on the island, but they don’t have the extensive training of an EMT, who is certified by the state to perform various lifesaving procedures.
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