Blue crabs are perhaps the most iconic species in the Chesapeake Bay. The crustacean, which is actually blue, is a favorite among seafood lovers, but pollution, habitat loss and harvest pressure are ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Peeler or shedder crabs 3 inches; soft crabs 3.5 inches and hard crabs 4.5 inches. All measurements are from point to point. The ...

Summer means steamed blue crabs, a mallet and plenty of Old Bay. With crab season in full swing, here's a guide to well-known ...

BALTIMORE — The Chesapeake Bay’s blue crab population saw an increase this year, despite still facing a concerning decline over the past decade, according to a news release Thursday from the ...

New Jersey’s blue claw crabs are taking the bait this June, particularly in tidal creeks, rivers and shallow bays along the coast. And that’s good news for New Jersey crabbers who are eager to put ...

Blue crab populations in Maryland and Virginia's Chesapeake Bay are seeing an increase, the Maryland Department of Natural Resources reports.

A dredge survey released this month found the Chesapeake Bay is seeing a slight uptick in the blue crab population.