In Maryland’s Chesapeake Bay, two populations are under threat: the iconic blue crab and the crabbers whose livelihoods ...

In this video, we prepare fried soft-shell crabs paired with a fresh herbed mayo. Learn about the seasonal transformation of Maryland blue crabs and how to cook them at their peak — when they shed ...

No slugabed, Businessman Harris poked his nose into the crab industry, found 1) that blue crabs will keep for only a few days in ice, 2) ... her supply-source is prodigious—she has big ...

The Virginia Marine Resources Commission maintained existing regulations, which ban catching blue crabs during winter months.

Following a strong 2024 numbers, the blue crab population in the Chesapeake Bay has fallen to the second-lowest number in recent history, according to a new report.

But even this year’s decline doesn’t mean blue crabs can’t stay on the menu this summer. The species can survive temporary setbacks. It’s built to overcome them.

The state of Maryland is struggling to keep up with demand for its famous dishes as blue crab populations decline. NBC News' ...

To catch blue claw crab jimmies, use baited lines or traps from a dock, bank or boat. Popular baits include menhaden (bunker) and chicken necks. If you haven’t caught a jimmy, keep trying.

To legally harvest blue crabs in New Jersey, you need to measure the crab from point to point of the carapace (shell). The minimum size requirements are 4-1/2 inches for hard crabs, 3-1/2 inches ...