Blue crabs are perhaps the most iconic species in the Chesapeake Bay. The crustacean, which is actually blue, is a favorite among seafood lovers, but pollution, habitat loss and harvest pressure are ...

Maryland watermen, seafood dealers and economists say higher operating costs, shifting markets and continued concerns about ...

A dredge survey released this month found the Chesapeake Bay is seeing a slight uptick in the blue crab population, but the ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Blue crab populations in Maryland and Virginia are facing a massive decline. According to results issued from the annual blue crab ...

Chef Brad Leone explores Maryland’s traditional Chesapeake Bay crabbing culture.

After a 16-year prohibition, a group of Virginia watermen voted to reinstate winter crab dredging. Many argue the decision puts the blue crab's... Winter crabbing strained Chesapeake Bay's blue crab ...