Part 2 of WTOP's Claws and Effect series looks at the competition the Chesapeake Bay blue crab is facing under the water.

The blue crab is as synonymous with the culture of the D.C. region as marble buildings and political gridlock are with D.C.

A Chinese government agency has warned its citizens overseas about poaching high-value seafood species in the waters of ...

This dish really highlights one of the crowned jewels of the Chesapeake Bay: the blue crab. This recipe has a very high ratio of crab to sauce, making it very decadent and a crowd-pleaser.

In the small fishing village of Najomtien, life hums along in rhythm with the tides. At the heart of this coastal community ...

Measure the dry rice, then rinse and drain it several times. Put it, the warm water, and a pinch of salt in a medium pot. Cover, bring to a boil, and simmer 20 minutes or more, until the rice is done ...

When will you know the crabs are ready? Generally speaking, the steam takes about 15-20 minutes. One of the best parts of the process is watching the cerulean blue crabs turn a hot, bright orange.

In their final home stand for the month of August, the Southern Maryland Blue Crabs were looking to finally turn the corner on a season that has been highlighted by a pair of milestones amid ...

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 ...

This blue blood also acts as the horseshoe crab’s immune system ... will depend on reducing the intensity of pressures they face. Along with harvest, coastal development and climate change ...

As a born-and-raised Marylander, I share in the state’s obsession with blue crabs, our state flag and ... the growing land-conversion challenges we face across the region. Several challenges ...

After a 16-year prohibition, a group of Virginia watermen voted to reinstate winter crab dredging. Many argue the decision ...