ATLANTA— Conservation groups today filed a petition asking the Georgia Department of Natural Resources to adopt regulations that would protect diamondback terrapins from drowning in blue crab pots.

In Maryland, crab season brings back memories and traditions for many residents. For some, it's crabbing on the Eastern Shore, and for others, it's gathering around a table with family to crack open ...

The blue crab population in Maryland's Chesapeake Bay is among the lowest it's been in 35 years, but watermen say that doesn't necessarily mean crabs will cost you more this summer. A survey by the ...