Since the beginning of construction in 1998, the International Space Station has been a fixture of our unknown galaxy. For 15 years, astronauts and scientists from the United States, Canada, Russia, Europe, and Japan have partnered to develop and run… Read More
As the weather gets colder, the season for picking crabs has come to an end. While crab cakes are still available through Box Hill, there is still something to be said about getting your hands dirty and picking out your… Read More
Maryland is known for many things and our residents take pride in our reputation. One of the main things Maryland residents are most proud of is our supply of the Maryland Blue Crab. Within the past decade, the population of… Read More
During the summer season, if you live in Maryland, chances are you will consume a Maryland Blue Crab at least once. Whether it is steamed, used in a seafood salad, soup, or even a crab cake from Box Hill, Maryland… Read More
This past winter was exceptionally cruel to our Maryland Blue Crab population, creating one of the largest die-offs recorded from a winter season. After the yearly winter dredge survey was conducted by the Maryland Department of Natural Resources and the… Read More
Crabs face a lot of obstacles like pollution, competition for food, and of course, predators. Another obstacle that’s just as significant is the threat from invasive species. Invasive species often have several advantages over the natives. They may have different… Read More
Have you ever wondered what really happens in a crab net? This video entitled, Day in the life of a Crab net, gives an up close and in person perspective on what really happens when you go crabbing. The videographer… Read More
Winter’s almost here, and with the early snow and cold temperatures, it looks like it’s going to be a long one. As we hunker down for the winter, the blue crabs in the bay are doing the same thing, except… Read More
Crabs, like many sea-dwelling creatures, have gills that they use to extract oxygen from the water in order to breathe. But you’ve probably seen plenty of crabs on land too. So how does a gilled creature breathe on land?
After discussing last week what crabs like to eat, this week we’ll take a look at which animals like to eat crabs. Although their hard shell gives them protection, crabs have a surprising number of predators that can get through… Read More
