Recreational and commercial blue crab traps in Northwest Florida must be removed from the water by January 5th, 2025, as a 10-day trap closure goes into effect. The closure, which affects all ...

Alabama can produce bushels of its own fish, shrimp and blue crabs from Mobile Bay and the Gulf of Mexico, but the crabs that are suddenly taking over the state definitely aren’t from around here.

Researchers at the University of Alabama at Birmingham say they may have found a way to induce molting in blue crabs, which could increase the availability of the delicacy.

Today, people in West Alabama have to go Mobile or Baldwin counties for the freshest West Indies salad, crab au gratin or flounder stuffed with crab meat. But someday Alabama’s Gulf Coast may ...

Hazel, Ravines and Downtown is rolling out the brown paper and crab cracking mallet bringing in Chesapeake Bay blue crabs for its seasonal menu.

The restaurant serves Cajun-style seafood boils featuring blue crab, crawfish, mussels and more. Catfish, chicken tenders, oysters, shrimp and a variety of sides are also on the menu.

Officials are now enforcing a state law passed last year to protect the blue crab population. But some local fishermen think the rules won’t achieve what officials say they’re designed to do.

Harvesting blue crabs is still big business in Florida. Here's what you should know about the tasty crustacean.

Prepare crab cakes, gumbo, and more with the beautiful savory swimmer. Matt Taylor-Gross / Food Styling by Barrett Washburne Blue crabs are named for their colorful shells that only add to the ...