Fallout from a controversial decision in Virginia to lift a 15-year ban on harvesting blue crabs in the winter with heavy dredges has amplified tensions between states about how to manage the ...

Virginia’s regulators took a significant step on Tuesday to maintain the ban on the winter blue crab harvest, ensuring the continuation of protections for a struggling keystone species.

“A fleet of active blue crab pots is capable of steadily removing ... The groups — including the Center for Biological Diversity and Wild Virginia — are asking the Virginia Marine Resources ...

The Chesapeake Bay Conservation Acceleration Act is a new bill designed to help improve this process. The bill has support ...

Conservation groups today filed a petition asking the Virginia Marine Resources Commission to adopt regulations that would protect diamondback terrapins from drowning in blue crab pots. Diamondback ...

Vendor registration continues for the 2025 Blue Crab Arts & Crafts Festival July 5 and 6 at the Chesapeake Bay Croquet Club, 1834 Twiggs Ferry Road, Hartfield. Spots are open to anyone who wishes to ...