The blue crab represents Maryland’s culture, economy, and long relationship with the Chesapeake Bay. Its population reflects the health of the bay and the effects of fishing and habitat management.

It’s 5 a.m. when my alarm goes off. I roll out of bed and put on a long-sleeve shirt, a hoodie, a puffer jacket, and the thickest pants I own—it’s gonna be cold out there. My dad’s waiting for me in ...

Barbecue crab is a dish steeped in Gulf Coast traditions and family legacy. Unlike the slow-smoked meats associated with Texas barbecue, these crabs aren’t actually smoked or slathered in sauce.

Maryland’s Eastern Shore and Chesapeake Bay region are legendary for their blue crab feasts, breezy beaches, and timeless coastal charm. While some come for the Old Bay-sprinkled crab buckets, others ...

There are four species of mud crab, Scylla serrata, S. tranquebarica, S. paramamosain and S. olivacea that are the focus of both commercial fisheries and aquaculture production throughout their ...