Thousands of fishing traps are lost or abandoned each year in U.S. waters and become what are known as derelict traps, which continue to catch fish, crabs, and other species, according to a newly published NOAA study. The report, published … Continued
The recently released 2014 Chesapeake Bay Blue Crab Advisory Report encourages fishery managers around the Chesapeake Bay to take a risk-averse approach to blue crab management this year, due primarily to a decrease in the number of female crabs in … Continued
In June, the Virginia Marine Resources Commission (VMRC) voted to implement new fisheries management measures to conserve adult female and juvenile blue crabs through targeted harvest reductions. The Commission voted to reduce crab pot bushel and vessel limits by 10 … Continued
The 2014 Blue Crab Winter Dredge Survey results indicate that female blue crab populations in the Chesapeake Bay have declined below minimum levels, according to the Maryland Department of Natural Resources. The abundance of spawning-age females was estimated to be … Continued
A new Maryland Edition of Crab Decks & Tiki Bars of the Chesapeake Bay was released recently. One half of a two-state series, the unique travel guide lists waterfront restaurants with hot crabs and cool drinks. In 2012, the Virginia … Continued