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Weather Causes Decline In Delmarva Crab Supply
JON BLEIWEIS The Daily Times of Salisbury FENWICK ISLAND, Del. (AP) — Spring’s crab glut has quickly become summer’s crab shortage. And with crab consumption a summer ritual on Delmarva, crustacean...
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Watermen Use Technology To Count Crabs
By DARRYL FEARS The Washington Post WASHINGTON (AP) — On the serene Potomac River, Rocky Rice’s crab-pot markers stretched for miles, an orange-dotted rope floating on water that sparkled like jewels...
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Figures Show Md. Led The Nation In 2011 Crab Catch
BALTIMORE (AP) — Maryland’s crab harvest last year led the nation. That’s according to figures released Wednesday by the National Marine Fisheries Service. Nearly 200 million pounds of blue crabs were...
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Baltimore’s Weather-Predicting Crab Says We’re In For An Early Winter
BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Will we have a warm fall or an early winter? Baltimore’s own weather-predicting crab is making his prediction. Baltimore Bill made his first prediction at the Inner Harbor Wednesday....
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Sandy’s Arrival In Late October Minimized Its Adverse Affects On The...
BALTIMORE (WJZ)– While damage from Sandy hit fast and hard, the effects on the Chesapeake Bay have taken longer to gauge. Alex DeMetrick reports the storm’s timing was a lucky break for the bay. When...
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Maryland Has A Crab Shortage
BALTIMORE (WJZ) — If you are one of the early birds looking for crabs this season, you’ve probably been disappointed. Maryland is one of many states experiencing a crab shortage. Tim Williams has more...
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Md. Electronic Crab Reporting Gaining Interest
ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — Maryland crabbing industry officials say electronic harvest reporting is catching on. Maryland’s Blue Crab Industry Design Team says almost 270 commercial crabbers and crab...
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Cold Weather Keeps Crabs At Bottom Of Chesapeake
PAMELA WOOD The Capital ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — For months, there’s been a countdown on the Maryland Seafood website, ticking down the months, days, hours, minutes and even seconds to the most...
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Survey Shows Significant Drop In Blue Crabs In Bay
ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — The number of blue crabs in the Chesapeake Bay has dropped steeply, according to an annual survey released Friday, and Maryland officials said they will work with the crabbing...
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Survey: Blue Crab Population In Chesapeake Has Dropped
KENT ISLAND, Md. (WJZ) — The number of blue crabs in the Chesapeake Bay has dropped steeply, according to an annual survey just released. The winter dredge survey is an indication of the supply we...
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Crisfield Showing New Signs Of Life Following Down Economy, Hurricane Sandy
CRISFIELD, Md. (WJZ) — After Hurricane Sandy dealt a devastating blow to a Maryland community, locals are now fighting to keep that community alive. Monique Griego has more on the comeback hopes for...
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Restaurants Stay ‘True Blue’ With Maryland Crabs
By SHANTE WOODARDS The Capital of Annapolis ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — This is the time of year when Cathy Chisholm’s taste buds yearn for Maryland crabcakes. Not Maryland-style crabcakes. The Davidsonville...
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Demand For Md. Crabs Far Greater Than Actual Supply
JESSUP, Md. (WJZ) — It is a summer tradition in these parts, especially around the Fourth of July. We’re talking about eating crabs. As Mike Schuh reports–there are plenty available, as long as you’re...
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Slow Start To Summer Means Fewer Crabs, Higher Prices This Holiday Weekend
BALTIMORE (WJZ) — It’s not Fourth of July without Maryland crabs. But this year, you better get them early. And unfortunately, it will cost you more. Linh Bui has details on the slow summer season....
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68th Annual Annapolis Rotary Club Crab Feast Goes Green For Local Charities
ANNAPOLIS, Md. (WJZ)—If you like steamed crabs, Annapolis is the place to be Friday. It’s time for the world’s largest crab feast. Ron Matz says this annual event is about great food, friendship and a...
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Md. Blue Crab Population Declining
BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Maryland’s famous blue crabs are getting harder and harder to find. That’s been a big blow to businesses and watermen who rely on the state’s signature seafood. Kai Jackson explains...
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Maryland Blue Crab Counts Low, Prices High
BALTIMORE (WJZ) — With the warm weather, the number of people looking to feast on hard crabs is increasing, but prices are at record levels. Mike Schuh explains why. but the number of crabs coming out...
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Feds Pushing To Crack Down On Foreign Seafood Labeled ‘U.S. Product’
MANCHESTER, Md. (WJZ) — Food fraud. Seafood bought right here in Maryland, turning out to be from 100,000 miles away. It’s misleading and it’s hurting our bottom dollar. Christie Ileto has more on the...
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DNR Police Sworn To Protect The Chesapeake Bay Crab Population
BALTIMORE (WJZ)–It turns out a crab’s best friend might be a cop. That’s because the crab population is struggling in the bay. Alex DeMetrick reports law enforcement is being called in for backup....
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Old Bay And Crabs: It’s What Oprah Does–While Visiting Baltimore
BALTIMORE (WJZ) — She may be queen of the Windy City, but she still knows how to eat like a Baltimorean. Oprah Winfrey, a former anchor here at WJZ-TV, dined at Captain James Landing Wednesday. The...
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