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The blue crab, Callinectes sapidus was chosen as the state crustacean of Maryland in 1989. [17] C. sapidus is a crab found in the waters of the western Atlantic Ocean, the Pacific coast of Central America and the Gulf of Mexico. The blue crab may grow to a carapace width of 230 mm (9.1 in).
The Chesapeake Bay, located in Maryland and Virginia, is famous for its "blue crabs", Callinectes sapidus. In 1993, the combined harvest of the blue crabs was valued at around 100 million U.S. dollars. Over the years the harvests of the blue crab dropped; in 2000, the combined harvest was around 45 million dollars.
Blue crab escaping from the net along the Core Banks of North Carolina.. Callinectes sapidus (from the Ancient Greek κάλλος,"beautiful" + nectes, "swimmer", and Latin sapidus, "savory"), the blue crab, Atlantic blue crab, or, regionally, the Maryland blue crab, is a species of crab native to the waters of the western Atlantic Ocean and the Gulf of Mexico, and introduced internationally.
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Blue crab Callinectes sapidus: The blue crab is found in the Chesapeake Bay and is the most valuable species harvested from the bay. 1989 [7] Dinosaur: Astrodon Astrodon johnstoni: In 1958, the first Astrodon fossils were found in Maryland. They lived in what is now Maryland from 130 to 95 million years ago. 1998 [8] Dog: Chesapeake Bay Retriever
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A crabbing line. Crabbing may be done with a 15-pound (6.8 kg) or heavier monofilament fishing line, a braided fishing line or a length of twine. A 7 ft. or longer hand net may be used to catch the crab as it is lifted from the water. Common baits are chicken (drumstick or chicken neck), fish (mullet (fish), mackerel, squid) or bacon. [2]