#Crabs

The full moon is rising over the lapping waves. It’s high tide in May and the edge of the beach looks almost rocky... except those aren’t rocks. They’re horseshoe crabs!…

A recent report detailed a 50 percent drop in juvenile Chesapeake blue crabs since 2010. Then, a survey found a surprising surge in the young crustaceans this year

A study of 50 crab species in Japan traces the iconic sideways walk to a single ancestor, suggesting the trait drove the group's remarkable diversity.

Crabs’ famous sideways walk may trace back to a single evolutionary moment 200 million years ago. Researchers found that most modern crabs inherited this trait from one ancestor—and never looked back.…

Making soft shell crabs for the first time tonight. What are some good sides that go well with them?

Deep in the frigid east Bering Sea, snow crabs have historically flourished — supporting Alaska’s $160 million annual crabbing industry.