Some signs of crab population rebound;
crab industry watchers remain cautious
The local soft-shell crab season has gotten off to a slow start as some restaurants are having to scratch soft-shell crabs from the menu until the crab runs pick-up with the coming of warmer days.
“We have had a cooler than normal spring,” said local crabber Lee Walton. “The inconsistency in weather has led to inconsistency in crabs.”
