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Next gen crabbers use social media to tell their story and sell their catch

Two young crabbers are carving out careers on the Chesapeake Bay in a field dominated by men in late middle-age. One is building a brand through Tiktok. The other practices the old ways.

Published July 7, 2026, 10:34 PM
Updated July 7, 2026, 10:40 PM4.2K
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Next gen crabbers use social media to tell their story and sell their catch

CHESAPEAKE CRABBERS: THE NEXT GENERATION

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Two young crabbers are carving out careers on the Chesapeake Bay in a field dominated by men in late middle-age. One is building a brand through Tiktok. The other practices the old ways.

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