State Crustacean - MDSOS Kids' Page

Maryland's State Crustacean: the Blue Crab

In 1989, the Maryland Blue Crab was designated the State Crustacean.
Photograph by Tom Darden, State of Maryland

Take a look at the stained-glass Blue Crab at Baltimore Washington International Airport.
Photograph by Tom Darden, State of Maryland

The National Aquarium in Baltimore's info on the Blue Crab
Find out more about Maryland's State Crustacean
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And even MORE (the Blue Crab Archives)
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Check out the illustrations for a new book about twin blue crabs, written by Richard Stack, author of the Josh the Wonder Dog books. This site will change as the illustrator completes (or changes) his drawings. Note: Another window will open for these drawings. Just close it with the X in the upper right when you're finished.
Governor Parris Glendening's favorite recipe is for crab cakes !