In 1989, the Maryland Blue Crab ( Callinectes sapidus Rathbun ) was designated the State Crustacean (Chapter 724, Acts of 1989; Code General Provisions Article, sec. 7-303). Its name honors Mary Jane Rathbun (1860-1943), the scientist who described the species in 1896.
Blue crabs have a brilliant blue color on their front claws (tips are red on females) with an olive or bluish-green carapace. They have a pair of paddle ... |
Maryland designated the blue crab as the official state crustacean in 1989. The Chesapeake Bay is famous for its blue crabs. All Aquatic-Life Symbols ... |
The Maryland blue crab is a species of crab native to the waters of the western Atlantic Ocean and the Gulf of Mexico, and introduced internationally. Description · Ecology · Lifecycle · Commercial importance |
Blue crabs are the most valuable fishery in the Chesapeake Bay. They are also major predators of benthic communities and are prey for many other fish species. |
In Maryland alone, commercial landings of blue crab have topped $45 million in dockside value annually for the past decade—far more than oysters and striped ... |
This prime habitat for blue crabs makes Maryland a top destination for both seasoned crabbers and newcomers. The state provides a variety of crabbing charters ... |
Maryland Sea Grant supports research that informs the management of the blue crab fishery. Our goal is to help conserve the Bay's crabs. |
The blue crab is a swimming crustacean with bright blue claws and an olive green shell. It is one of the most recognizable species in the Chesapeake Bay. |
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