The stars ofDeadliest Catchare risking their lives as they face uncertainty out in the Bering Sea.

Deadliest Catchhas been the hit Discovery Channel series that has engaged viewers since 2005.

Without delivering record amounts of catch, netting a reasonable profit may not be possible.

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In the world ofDeadliest Catch, it might prevent non-show boats from being put out of business.

Additionally, this was an opportunity to maintain profitability in the industry for years to come.

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‘Deadliest Catch’ crabbing season on F/V Wizard.

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Now, how does one determine the quota?

According toDeadliest CatchstarCaptain"Wild Bill" Wichrowski, it’s all about history.

The state takes your catch history because it’s all documented over the years …" he revealed.

Steve Harvey with the Captains of ‘Deadliest Catch’ on ‘Celebrity Family Feud.'

It’s all science and math.

But, like the series often does, everyone prevailed.

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Being a reality star may earn you a pretty penny.

The lucrative practice of crabbing has been known to score some big paydays.

But, again,it all depends on the catch and the length of the expeditions.

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Gary Ripka said, ‘My guys this year, I think for 6 weeks…they made $30,000.

Thats a lot more than a few years ago.

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But what about the legendary captains ofDeadliest Catch?

Surely the numbers Ripka stated aren’t accurate to today.

Weve had king crab season shut down for three, sometimes four years in a row.

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