Their mission: to conduct the annual blue crab winter dredge survey, a critical effort to estimate the population of Maryland’s state crustacean in the Chesapeake Bay and its tributaries.

The blue crabs harvested from the Chesapeake Bay are the stars of this recipe, and their sweet, delicate flavor is unmatched. Paired with a blend of Old Bay seasoning and fresh parsley ...

Maryland’s groundbreaking work in mariculture and blue tech has fully restored the Chesapeake Bay’s oyster and blue crab populations, revitalizing the state’s fishing industry. Fresh, affordable ...

Explore the untold stories of Black watermen of the Chesapeake Bay in Alexis Aggrey's documentary film 'Water's Edge.' Discover their contributions to maritime history.

Privateer made inroads with the Chesapeake Bay commercial fishing boat market early. This photo was taken in the 1980s of the ...