Nation After 80% population drop in 4 years, Alaska cancels snow crab season in unprecedented move October 14, 2022October 17, 2022Marina Pitofsky, USA TODAYComments Off on After 80% population drop in 4 years, Alaska cancels snow crab season in unprecedented move Alaska officials have canceled several crab harvests in a conservation effort that sent shock waves through the region's crabbing industry.