How the polar vortex and warm ocean intensified a major US winter storm Mathew Barlow, UMass Lowell and Judah Cohen, ...

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.

Known for its blue-tipped claws and flattened body, the blue crab is well-suited for life in shallow, brackish water. Its scientific name, Callinectes sapidus, translates roughly to “savory swimmer.” ...

North Carolina's blue crab harvest dropped to a historic low of 9.5 million pounds in 2022. State officials are considering new restrictions, including harvest cutbacks, to help the declining crab ...

Few seafood experiences compare to cooking a live Dungeness crab at home. Known for its sweet, delicate meat and clean ocean flavor, Dungeness crab is one of the true culinary treasures of the Pacific ...

Everglades City, Florida, is known as the "Stone Crab Capital of the World." Stone crab season runs from October 15 to May 1, with strict harvesting rules to maintain the population. Stone crabs are a ...

Stone crab season in Southwest Florida began on October 15 and will last for six and a half months. Local restaurant owners report that while the season's start has been good, calmer Gulf waters have ...

To cook crabs, you can put them in a sauce, boil them, add them to a soup, BBQ them - just to name a few. And don't worry, even if you catch a bucket full of crabs, cleaning them is quick and easy.

GULF HARBORS, Fla. (WFLA) — The captain and crew of a commercial stone crab vessel were charged with illegally harvesting over 65 pounds of stone crab claws in Pasco County on Wednesday. According to ...

PALATKA, Fla. — After recent complaints about high prices and fewer attractions, the Blue Crab Festival is making a comeback in Palatka, but this time, it’s under new leadership. City officials have ...

Hermit crabs have hard claws and legs, but soft abdomens they stick inside abandoned mollusk shells. (Photo by Gail Karlsson) I enjoy having hermit crabs in the yard. They are cute and fun, and come ...