Callinectes Sapidus, a crustacean of the decapods order that also includes lobsters, crayfish, shrimps and prawns, was first observed in the Mediterranean Sea in 1949, where it was probably ...

The Minister for the Environment, Dr John Cortes, recently met with three University of Gibraltar Master’s students whose ...

From the American coasts, the Callinectes Sapidus has spread all over the world, probably transported in ballast water from ships, and has thrived in the Mediterranean Sea, not only in Italy, but ...

ANNAPOLIS, Md. — The Chesapeake Bay blue crab season officially opens on April 1, 2025, ushering in a beloved Maryland tradition that runs through December 15. For recreational crabbers, this ...

The scientific name of the blue crab is Callinectes sapidus. Callinectes means beautiful swimmer, while sapidus means tasty or savory. They truly are tasty, beautiful swimmers.

The name Callinectes means “beautiful swimmer,” while sapidus means “tasty or savory.” If you have ever had the pleasure to watch a blue crab swim, you know how elegant it is.

The crabs have the ability to swim — in fact, their Latin name, Callinectes sapidus, translates to “beautiful swimmer.” But for some reason, ...

Clearly, it’s too early to panic. Crabs have bounced back from low numbers before. Indeed, that’s one of the miraculous things about the species.

Last week there was an interesting article on the appearance of the Atlantic blue crab (Callinectes sapidus) on the shores of Hampton Beach here in New Hampshire. Many of you had questions. I will ...

The blue crab - callinectes sapidus - has been destroying populations of eels, oysters and mussels that are traditionally caught in the area's lagoons and coastal lakes.

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Diners know it as Atlantic blue crab. Scientists know it by a far better name: Callinectes sapidus, which in Latin means "beautiful savory swimmer." Mary J. Rathburn, a ...