National Fisherman

Blue Crab

The 2022 Chesapeake Bay blue crab dredge survey showed an historic low for crabs in the bay. Results from the annual winter survey now show 2025 will have the second lowest population estimate. Larry Chowning photo.

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Chesapeake Bay blue crabs at record low

Larry Chowning

A tornado caused heavy damage when it swept over Smith Island, Md., on the evening of Aug. 4, 2022. GoFundMe image.

Heavy damage after waterspout churns across Smith Island

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The Chesapeake buyboats Linda Carol and 55th Virginia are being repaired in Poquoson, Va., for the upcoming annual buyboat rendezvous. Larry Chowning photo.

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Chesapeake craftsmen prepare classic buyboats for summer rendezvous

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The 2020 Fisheries of the United States report shows an industry worth $4.8 billion - even with a 10 to 15 percent decline from covid-19. Doug Stewart photo.

NOAA says status report shows U.S. fisheries 'on track' with rebuilding

Kirk Moore

The 40-foot fiberglass-over-wood Spandex was delivered by Kinnamon Construction in Tilghman, Md., to a Virginia waterman. Larry Chowning photo

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Oystering in Spandex: New launch is a better fit for Chesapeake waterman

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Workers processing Chesapeake Bay blue crabs. Maryland Sea Grant photo.

Biden administration to add 20,000 H-2B visas, helping blue crab processors

Steve Bittenbender

Pilothouse windows are to be replaced on the 45-foot Bonnie M, but shortages of window parts have delayed work at Cockrell's Marine Railway. Larry Chowning photo

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Virginia deadrise overhaul slowed by supply chain, leaves room for a repower

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Blue crabs. Florida Sea Grant photo.

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Gulf blue crab: Crabbers watching nearby states after tight supply in early 2021

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Gulf & South Atlantic Yearbook Market Report: Snapper, grouper and crabs are surprise successes

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N.C. blue crab: Catches down, but prices surprisingly good

Maureen Donald

Hurricane Zeta was the third major storm to hit the Gulf coast within nine weeks. NASA Goddard image.

Hurricane Zeta scores third 2020 hit on Gulf Coast

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