Tagged Stories: "blue crabs"

A two-state effort finds out how many blue crabs live in the Chesapeake Bay

Invasive parasite takes control of native black-fingered mud crabs, affecting motor function and reproduction

The Chesapeake Bay-wide commercial blue crab harvest recorded during the 2014 season

A new report states overfishing is not occurring

Adult female crabs are no longer depleted, but remain below the 215 million population target

Foresters get a feel for life downstream on a trip to one of the last inhabited islands of the Chesapeake Bay.

Biodegradable escape panels could solve the region's ghost fishing problem.

Often used to season seafood, adventurous eaters have added Old Bay to a range of dishes over the years.

By connecting chefs with seafood, the state agency emphasizes the importance of buying local.

Protecting females could rebuild the blue crab population.