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 ...

ANNAPOLIS, Md. — In Maryland’s Chesapeake Bay, two populations are under threat: the iconic blue crab and the crabbers whose livelihoods have depended on this fishery for hundreds of years. This ...

The Maryland blue crab population decreased in all segments to the second-lowest level since the annual surveys started in 1990. The 2025 Chesapeake Bay Blue Crab Winter Dredge Survey released ...

This article was republished with permission from WTOP’s news partners at Maryland Matters. Sign up for Maryland Matters’ free email subscription today. Blue crab abundance in the Chesapeake Bay this ...

As a 20-year resident of Maryland, I know one thing to be true: Our crabs are the best in the world. This simple fact was proven to me again on a recent outing in the Midwest, where a family member ...

Marylanders and visitors love the blue crab as a seafood delicacy, but they chose it as the state crustacean for more than that. It’s a species that reflects the working life, history, and ecology of ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Pot of Maryland crab soup - bonchan/Shutterstock If you've ever been to the Maryland area, you've hopefully had the chance to ...