April 1 is the official start to the blue crab harvest in Maryland. But don't reach for your mallet just yet.Darn global
"It's not time for crabs," said Jessica Borowski, a manager at Midtown BBQ and Brew. "It's too cold out."
The crabs seem to agree. The Chesapeake Bay's water temperature hasn't risen enough for the crabs to become active — and catchable.
One day you wash up on the beach, wet and naked. Another day you wash back out. In between, the scenery changes constantly.
Monday, April 1, 2013
A Cold Start to Crab Season
Maryland's blue crab season will likely have a slow start
warming climate change. Hopefully it will warm up by June so I can have my no traditional soft shell sandwich.
Labels:
Chesapeake Bay,
crabs,
fishing,
global warming
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