Scientists studying the Chesapeake Bay’s iconic blue crab say the species is not currently considered overfished, but new ...

It hurts to recognize the current state of the modern blue crab industry, which serves as a sobering reminder of a changing ...

The blue crab population in Maryland's Chesapeake Bay is among the lowest it's been in 35 years, but watermen say that doesn't necessarily mean crabs will cost you more this summer. A survey by the ...

CHARLESTON COUNTY, S.C. (WCIV) — As of this week, local blue crabbers are adjusting to new regulations. Officials are now enforcing a state law passed last year to protect the blue crab population.

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Blue Crab on Beach of Florida© Katarina_G/Shutterstock.com A crab’s exoskeleton protects it like armor and gives the animal structural support. Without the process of molting, crabs and other ...