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Blue Crabs

Callinectes sapidus, “tasty, beautiful swimmers,” are common throughout Florida. Blue crabs are popular in both recreational and commercial fisheries.

Blue Crab Research at the Fish and Wildlife Research Institute

Crustacean Fisheries blue crab research at FWRI.

The Life Cycle of A Blue Crab in Florida

Follow a female blue crab throughout her life.

Health Assessment of Blue Crab in Tampa Bay

A project to study blue crab health in Tampa Bay from August 2006 through August 2007.

Blue Crab Sea Stats

This brochure provides information on age and growth, distribution, migration, feeding habits, and more.

Blue Crab FAQs

Do you have questions about blue crabs? Read the blue crab FAQs for answers.

Species Account for Blue crab, Callinectes sapidus

Blue crabs are found in the western Atlantic Ocean from Nova Scotia south to northern Argentina and throughout the waters around Bermuda and the Antilles.

2007 Blue Crab Stock Assessment

This article is the June 2007 Report to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission Division of Marine Fisheries: a summary on the life history and ecology of blue crab, especially information about Florida’s blue crab populations.

Glossary of Crustacean Terms

Check the crustacean glossary for definitions of terms used in our articles and elsewhere.



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