Blue land crabs (which are not always blue) dig and live in land burrows but migrate to the ocean during "spawning season." Are they safe to eat?

As the ocean temperature warms, more blue crabs are moving into the Gulf of Maine, according to researchers collecting data about the species.

The crab usually associated with the mid-Atlantic is showing up in lobster traps in Maine. Scientists say it's due to the state's quickly warming ocean waters.

Blue crabs are invasive to Ireland. Local experts agree that the blue crab likely did not swim across the Atlantic. Have you spotted a Blue crab on our shores lately?

The crabbing season runs from mid-March through November, except in Delaware Bay where it goes until mid-December. There are ...

Savor Maryland’s blue crab tradition at waterfront shacks and historic markets where fresh flavors meet timeless hospitality.

It's hard to imagine, but the blue crab's natural environment is not flanked by Old Bay seasoning. In the span of about three years, Maryland's signature crustacean undergoes a complex life cycle ...

Blue land crabs (which are not always blue) dig and live in land burrows but migrate to the ocean during "spawning season." Are they safe to eat?