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.

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 ...

You would be hard-pressed to find bad crab in the fine state of Maryland. Seriously, it would require actual time and effort. Maybe you’d have some success in, say, a college dining hall, but other ...

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 ...