Have you played? If not, make sure to check it out. Takes a bit to figure out what you are doing but it’s definitely an exciting game to play. Learn to be your own captain, plot using gps, pick your crew, and make some money!

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Enjoy!

While watching the show, you are probably wondering how many different types Alaskan King Crab there are; well, we’ve found that information for you.

The Red King Crab

Caught in the waters of Bristol Bay and Norton Sound, the true red king crab is the most prized species of crab in the world. There was just one major harvest of red king crab in Alaska this winter. The season lasted only 4 days. Over 250 boats participated in the fishery (in the waters of Bristol Bay) and harvested a total of more than 14 million pounds. Alive, red king crab are actually a dark burgundy in color. When they are cooked they turn bright red- with firey-red highlights on the top part of the shell, and especially around the toes. Taste-wise, true red king crab is the best in the world. The meat is snow-white, with highlights of bright red.? Succulent, and served steaming-hot, there is no other meal I would rather have.

The Blue King Crab

Caught in Alaska near St. Matthew Island and the Pribilof Islands, this species is known for its proportionally giant claws. Pribilof Island blue king crab are among the largest crab in the world.? In Dutch Harbor in 1998 I saw blue king crab being unloaded at the dock weighing more than 18 lbs! When they are alive, blue king crab are brown with royal blue highlights. However, when they are cooked they turn a bright orange-red. This is why blue king crab is generally marketed as “red king crab”. Taste-wise, blue king crab is a close second to true red king crab.? When it is available in-season, I like serving blue king crab when I am entertaining guests. They are always amazed at the size of the legs- and especially the claws.

The Golden King Crab

Caught in the waters surrounding the Aleutian chain, brown king crab are the smaller of the three main species. Brown (golden) king crab is similar in taste to blue king crab. These crabs are the smaller cousins to red and blue king crab. They are a good value.

The Scarlet King Crab

Though not commercially marketed, the Bering Sea also holds a fourth type of king crab known as the Scarlet king crab. Though I have never tried this type of king crab, I have heard a tale or two that they have extremely sweet meat. Scarlet king crab have neither the size nor population to sustain a commercial harvest.

A Map of Where the King Crab Hang Out:?

Information from King Crab 101 - Alaskan King Crab Facts?

I have put together a poll to see what the fan’s are favoring this season with the crab boats and crew.

If you’d like to add any additional comments, please do.

If you want to read up on the boat’s crews, visit our Meet the Crews page.

You can also check out Photos of the crews at The Northwestern’s Photo Gallery.

With the crews success from the past and present seasons, many of the vessels have opened up merchandise shops to allow fans to flaunt their support.

• Northwestern Gear
• Maverick Merchandise and Maverick Seafood
• Time Bandit Store

Stay Tuned for updates on more store openings from the Cornelia Marie, The Wizard, and the rest of the boats.

A crab boat that spent nearly four decades in the Bering Sea will begin a second life as a tourist attraction in Ketchikan later this month.

For a fee, visitors to the Southeastern port can get a tour of the fishing vessel Sea Star, which appeared on the first season of the Discovery Channel’s “Deadliest Catch” before the boat was retired from the crab fishery following crab rationalization in 2005.

“The show is very popular–we get quite a few people coming down to the docks here in Seattle wanting to see a crab boat,” said Sea Star owner Larry Hendricks, a retired crab fisherman who now works as a consultant for the production company that films “Deadliest Catch.” “So it just made common sense to look at the possibility of making it a tourist attraction and promote the Alaskan crab fishery.”

Sea Star Tours is a joint project between Hendricks and Gary Stewart, the captain of the retired vessel Polar Lady, which also appeared on the first season of “Deadliest Catch.” Many of the series’ current stars, including the captains of the Northwestern, the Cornelia Marie and the Maverick, are investors in the business, and Hendricks said they’ll occasionally drop in on the Sea Star tours to talk with their fans.

“They’ll be working their regular vessels also, but we’ll be flying them up to Ketchikan to make guest appearances,” he said.

The Sea Star venture is the latest example of how the success of “Deadliest Catch” has reverberated throughout the Alaskan crab business. The Aleutian Ballad, a crab boat appearing on the current season of the show, is also running a tourism operation out of Ketchikan aimed at cruise ship passengers. Both the Northwestern and the Cornelia Marie now offer merchandise for sale on their websites. Hendricks said those products will also be among the offerings in the Sea Star’s onboard gift shop, which will also feature its own souvenirs.

The Sea Star is in Seattle now, but Hendricks hopes to sail it up to Ketchikan by May 20.

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Wow, what a first episode to Season 3.

Here are some recaps and information from the first episode:

• In the past decades, over 90 men have lost their lives in the bering sea. This season, the numbers will climb
• As the crews are in dutch harbor, they get a grim reminder as they watch the Cougar Ace get towed into port from recently capsizing.
• Every year, at least 1 fisherman will not return home from this deadly job
• The Injury rate is about 100% for fisherman, for example, showing Edgar Hansen bleeding from a hatchet wound to his hand.
• There is 62 Million Dollar fortune up for grabs this season.
• The boat field has dropped from 258 to 81 boats, so jobs are scarce. They are some fresh faces on all the boats this season.
• One of the new boats, the Farwest Leader, welcomes the captains wife who will be going on her first fishing excursion.
• In 15 years, 114 fisherman have been rescued by the US Coast Guard.
• The groceries for the season cost an Arm and a Leg, with an example from the Time Bandit’s grocery price of $5,488+.
• Before the start of the Season, the Captains bet on the winner at $100 each.
• On Opening Day, they are all informed of Hurricane force winds and rain which will make it the Roughest Season Yet.
• The Cornelia Marie was the first to leave and first to drop pots this season.
• The crab count is currently 0 for all boats.
• Shortly after out at sea, the crews are reminded of the dangers when they hear a mayday call from the Ocean Challenger.
• 1 crew member is rescued and the rest of the mission will be carried out next episode.

Gripping and exciting, this will be a great season.

SEASON 3: QUOTE OF THE WEEK

“It’s a crab boat. It’s not a democracy. There’s one guy in charge and now I’m that guy.”
- Blake from the Maverick

We are closing in on less than 10 hours before the Season 3 Starts, don’t forget to let your friends and family members know that it starts at 9PM EST.

A little crab or maybe some salted cod would be a good meal to enjoy tonight! But, remember to toast to those crews who made your meal possible.

We will have a review of tonight’s episode shortly after 10PM EST. Stay Tuned!

The Discovery Channel has opened a new “Catch Central” area to test your knowledge, play fun games, and even learn more about crab fishing and the crews of Deadliest Catch.

Before the episode, get your filling of all the knowledge and fun!

Weather Widgets Watch previews and get the latest from the show! Download our weather widget to your desktop.

Super Puzzles Make sense of a crabby mess. Piece together one of our catchy puzzles.

Match Game How’s that short-term memory? Try our take on a classic game.

A Deadliest Catch Game Got what it takes to be a skipper on the Bering Sea? Try our simulation. Coming Soon!

Get Some Answers Find out what to expect in Season 3 from ultimate insider co-executive producer Jeff Conroy.

What Not To Say To Capt. Sig Temper, temper on the high seas. Vote for things NOT to say to Capt. Sig.

Catchy Captain’s Quotes Who said it best? Dive into our collection of captains’ quotes from the show.

Emergency Test Response How would you fare in dire circumstances? Take a test and see if you’d rise to the occasion … or crack under pressure.

All courtesy of the Discovery Channel.

As we enter the final hours before the Season 3 Premier, here are some memorable quotes from Captains of Deadliest Catch in Season 2:

Episode 222: Cashing In
Phil of the Cornelia Marie: “Now you know why lions eat their young.” (Phil commenting on the hand-coiling competition with son Jake.)

Episode 221: Race Against the Ice
Eric of the Rollo: “Love it … love it, man! Drowning in crab … love this! What it’s all about here, baby!” (Eric sorting crab with the crew. The Rollo’s “on the crab” and he’s ecstatic.)

Episode 220: Pribilof Stare
Sig of the Northwestern: “Some guys — it’s worse. They take their personal lives up here with them and they sit here and dwell on things. You can’t do your job when you’re still at home in your mind.” (About Nick Mavar)

Episode 219: On the Edge
Phil of the Cornelia Marie: “You go through a couple marriages, smoke cigarettes like it’s going out of style, your body aches from the time you get up to the time you go to bed, and you wake up in the middle of the night thinking about where you’re going to put the next pot. Yeah, it’s a great lifestyle.”

Episode 218: Man vs. Ice
Sig of the Northwestern: “I might end up spankin’ myself for no reason.” (On deciding whether or not to fish opilio and face the weather or stick with cod fishing.)

Episode 217: Smoke on the Water
Rick of the Maverick: “I just hope I can get back to dock without turning this sucker into a giant popsicle.” (On facing a gale storm and retreating to Saint Paul Island.)

Episode 216: A New Hunt Begins
Eric of the Rollo: “It’s still man against Mother Nature out there, so you can’t get too over-cocky. You gotta know just how smart you are.”

Episode 215: Friends and Rivals
Blake of the Maverick: “Oh … I just got crapped on — even the birds don’t respect me.” (After being denied the captain’s chair and then having a bird poop on him.)

Episode 214: The Finish Line
Corky of the Aleutian Ballad: “We thought we didn’t have any current problems, but evidently I was wrong!” (Spoken just before getting smacked by a rogue wave.)

Episode 213: On the Crab
Phil of the Cornelia Marie: “We cheated death one more time. I feel like a one-legged man in an a**-kicking contest.”

Episode 212: Batten Down the Hatches
John of the Time Bandit: “Ain’t very pretty out there is it? Not fit for man or beast.”

Episode 211: Heading Out to Sea
John of the Time Bandit: “Just enough wind to keep the flies off our backs.” (On weather warnings)

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Tomorrow’s episode airs at 9PM EST. Don’t forget to remind yourself. (Cell Phone alarms work the best)

Here is the description for the episode:

Welcome back to Dutch Harbor, Alaska. The largest fishing port in the United States is buzzing with life as 81 fishing vessels, including the Northwestern, the Cornelia Marie, and the Time Bandit, return to start the 2006 Red King Crab season.

In Case you can’t watch episode 1 of Season 3 Tommorow, here are a few more dates that it will re-air:

• April 4th, 1AM EST
• April 5th, 10PM EST
• April 6th, 2 AM EST
• April 6th, 10PM EST
• see the rest of the times here.