Demand For Maryland Crabs Far Greater Than Actual Supply

JESSUP, Md. — It is a summer tradition in these parts, especially around the Fourth of July. We’re talking about eating crabs.

As Mike Schuh reports–there are plenty available, as long as you’re not picky about where they came from.

The sun rises over the Chesapeake. Crabs are landing aboard Maryland boats.

Here, every crab that makes it to market from Maryland is quickly scooped up.

“Anyone who lives in landlocked areas, they don’t have availability to crabs. They usually call us,” said Don Lee, mdcrabbers.com.

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