BAY COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – On January 5 the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission began its ten-day-long blue crab trap closure. This closure gives groups, authorized by the FWC, time to ...

The ticket book for the Castillo de San Marcos sits locked up and closed as the government shutdown reaches day 17. Read full article: ‘Don’t like seeing that’: Visitors disappointed to see historic ...

Recreational and commercial blue crab enthusiasts along Florida's west coast, specifically from Broward through Pasco counties, are advised to remove all blue crab traps from coastal waters before ...

Reaching out of the boat with a long metal hook, marine biologist Parker White snagged the slimy buoy bobbing off the southeastern coast of Lake Maurepas on a recent windy, gray morning. As fellow ...

In case you haven’t noticed, we’re neck deep into Ultra Summer. Even the most avid anglers among us might hesitate to go bake for a bite. Times and conditions like these always make me wonder why more ...

During Florida's stone crab season, which starts Oct. 15, fishers eager to collect the treasured delicacy can start scooping them up — provided they remove the claws and toss the crustacean back into ...

Crab trap floats found on beaches can be identified by their markings. Float colors and numbering formats can sometimes indicate their origin. Beachcombers walking along the Texas coast often find ...

The crab usually associated with the mid-Atlantic is showing up in lobster traps in Maine. Scientists say it's due to the state's quickly warming ocean waters. In a region known for its lobster, a new ...

In a region known for its lobster, a new species is showing up with more frequency in Maine. Blue crabs, the prize centerpiece of a summertime meal in the Chesapeake Bay, are expanding their range ...