On January 5 the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission began its ten-day-long blue crab trap closure. This ...

Recreational and commercial blue crab traps in Northwest Florida must be removed from the water by January 5th, 2025, as a 10 ...

But a recent big development could help turn the situation around this spring. It centers on experimental crab traps that could produce a whale-safe catch, while keeping the industry climate ready.