The species faces many threats, including a reduction of underwater grasses that shelter young crabs, experts said.

NPR's Frank Langfitt tries his hand at catching crabs on the Chesapeake Bay. Maryland has more than 5,000 commercial licenses, but tens of thousands more crab for fun.

The Chinese mitten crab is spreading through US waterways, and the hidden biological superpower driving its invasion is ...

Escape the bustle of nearby Washington, D.C., and relax on a quaint island where you can enjoy delicious crab, explore the sites, and watch fishermen at work.

Commentary: Gerald Winegrad shares observations of the natural world from Oyster Creek as Maryland enters the heat of summer.

Below average temperatures this past winter suspected to have caused a decline in Maryland blue crabs this summer.

You are able to gift 5 more articles this month. Anyone can access the link you share with no account required. Learn more. A green crab pictured at the Sipayik reservation on Pleasant Point. The ...

From Maine's famous lobster rolls to Tennessee's Nashville hot chicken, every state is known for an iconic dish.

Few foods spark as much genuine regional debate as the humble seafood roll, a ...

On an average summer weekday, a few hundred thousand people come to Ocean City for the beaches, the Boardwalk and a break from everyday life. On Thursday, near 94th Street, the scene looked more like ...

Outstanding public golf, fresh seafood and charming waterfront towns make Maryland a golf getaway worth discovering.

Many of these spots are protected wildlife conservation hubs with scenic island views.