The blue crab season in the Chesapeake Bay will be longer and more productive according to scientists from the University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science. After researchers studied data ...
What crawfish is to Louisiana, and lobster is to Maine, blue crab is to Maryland. The crustacean is synonymous with the Chesapeake Bay, and is revered for its delicate and distinct flavor.
For decades, Chesapeake Bay cleanup efforts have been driven by a simple equation: Cleaner water equals more fish and shellfish. The 1983 Chesapeake Bay Agreement, which launched the state-federal ...
And many, such as striped bass, blue crabs, shad and others, spend most of their lives — or at least important life stages — outside the Chesapeake. Conditions in those areas often are more important ...
Nestled in the Mid-Atlantic is America’s largest estuary. Maryland’s beloved Chesapeake Bay boasts nearly 12,000 miles of coastline and a timeless maritime way of life. This must-visit ...