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Blue crab population decline causes seafood price hike in Maryland
NBC Newsยท2025-07-08 19:00

Many parts of this country, it wouldn't be summertime without seafood. But one state is struggling to keep up with demand for one of its most famous dishes as blue crab populations dwindle. NBC News correspondent Kathy Park went to see what locals in Maryland are doing to help keep it on the menu.A Maryland summer wouldn't be complete without blue crabs on the menu. A cornerstone of the state's culture and economy. Just ask the locals.Been eating crabs since I was a kid. Wonder why are blue crabs such a big ...