Since then,  strict regulations have been enforced to responsibly manage the populations and allow them to rebound. The red and blue king crab populations have stayed relatively low in almost all areas except Southeast Alaska since 1983, forcing many fishermen to concentrate on the golden king crab.
Since then, careful management practices have been enforced to responsibly control the populations and allow them to recover. The red and blue king crab populations have maintained relatively low numbers across most areas since 1983, leading many fishermen to shift their focus towards catching golden king crabs.