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America the Bountiful
Blue Crabs in Maryland
Season 1
Episode 107
Maryland is synonymous with crabs, dating back to the 17th century. Crabs of many varieties are plentiful in the waters of the Chesapeake Bay and people from all walks of life enjoy this popular crustacean. Capri harvests crabs off Maryland’s Eastern Shore with an all-female crabbing crew and enjoys a crab feast with two sisters who started a crab business in Baltimore.
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