Squids Many species exist worldwide, in habitats ranging from shallow bays to abyssal depths. Squids are generally abundant, because they mature fast. High fecundity allows them to withstand heavy fishing pressure. But the lack of management off the West Coast is raising concerns about overfishing. Low to moderate.
New methods can reduce bycatch because fish behave differently from squid when encountering nets.
Crabs A very large and diverse group from many regions. They inhabit shallow to deep water. Though crabs are generally in good shape, they are suffering from pollution in certain regions. Alaska king crabs are overfished. Mostly good, particularly for Dungeness crabs.