Maryland and the Chesapeake Bay are synonymous with blue crabs, a tasty crustacean with a bad attitude. Unfortunately, their meat is cleverly tucked away under an armored shell. Watch a crab-picking pro with 65 years of experience show how to quickly get at the good stuff.

A new NOAA Fisheries video has advice for anglers who go shark fishing, including the importance of identifying the sharks they can keep and those they must release.

Countless numbers of boats have been built and launched to harvest the bounty contained within Chesapeake Bay.

What if there was a better way to clean the oceans? Tune in to find out.

Whales are being closer and closer to shore – here’s how to see them while keeping yourself, and your boat, safe.

The Chesapeake Bay isn’t just a destination for boaters, it’s also a major stopover for birds migrating the Atlantic Flyway. Find out which species you might see on your next Chesapeake Bay boating trip by watching this video. WATCH

If you’re a regular reader of Soundings, chances are you’ve seen Chesapeake Bay photographer Jay Fleming’s work. Always willing to go to the extreme to get the best shots, Fleming uses scuba gear, kayaks and a custom fiberglass skiff to get as close as possible to his subjects.

Crab cakes, crab imperial and crab dip are just a few of the blue crab specialties you’ll find at seafood restaurants and on home menus around the Chesapeake Bay region. Those tasty dishes may be challenging to find this year — or cost you more money — because of a shortage of immigrant workers.