The Chesapeake Bay blue crab season officially opens on April 1, 2025, ushering in a beloved Maryland tradition that runs ...

Atlantic Blue crab - this crab has a blue-brown shell and ... Canned crabmeat is useful for adding to pasta or making quick crabcakes. Male crabs tend to have larger claws and more white meat.

The crab’s excessive increase is a direct result ... area can expect to pay as much as $6.50 per pound for the larger male blue crabs or as low as $2.50 per pound for smaller, lower-quality ...