The Oregon Dungeness Crab Commission would like to share an important update from today’s Oregon Fish and Wildlife Commission meeting. The Commission voted to deny the Administrative Procedure Act petition that sought additional changes to Oregon’s commercial Dungeness crab regulations to further reduce the risk of whale entanglement.  We remain fully committed to protecting whales and other marine life while supporting a sustainable, community‑based crab fishery. Over the past several years, Oregon’s crab fleet, ODFW staff, and the Commission have already implemented a series of conservation measures and adaptive, late‑season rules to reduce entanglement risk, and that work will continue.  We also want to extend our heartfelt thanks to the fishermen and their families who took the time to travel, testify, and fill the room today. Your strong presence and united stand sent a powerful message about the importance of this fishery to Oregon’s coastal communities.  Finally, we are deeply grateful to everyone who submitted written comments ahead of today’s meeting, including fishermen, processors, coastal community leaders, local governments, port representatives, business owners, and conservation voices from up and down the Oregon coast and beyond. Your engagement and thoughtful input are essential to keeping Oregon’s approach to whale conservation and fishery management both science‑based and grounded in real‑world experience.