Blue catfish have spread throughout the Chesapeake Bay’s major tributaries—and bring their appetites with them. What do these invasive fish eat, and how are they affecting the Bay’s iconic species? Researchers use diet studies to answer these questions and learn how blue catfish diets change as they grow.
A Bounty of Blue Catfish Presents Opportunity for Maryland’s Seafood Industry.
By Ashley Goetz
A bounty of invasive blue catfish has led to new opportunities for commercial watermen, but can processors keep pace? Learn more about the hurdles and opportunities shaping the future of Maryland’s blue catfish industry.
Blue Catfish Fill the Bellies of Maryland’s Students, Hungry Families
By Madeleine Jepsen
Dining halls, school cafeterias, and food pantries are using blue catfish as a nutritious protein source for their clients. Learn more about these large-scale efforts that bring a tasty solution to the table.
From blackened Chesapeake Channa to curried wild-caught Chesapeake blue catfish, "invasivore" campaigns recruit the public to help remove invasive species from the water—one bite at a time.
Chef Keyia Yalcin of Baltimore's Fishnet Restaurant and Food Truck Teaches You How to Cook Blue Catfish Tacos at Home
Want to cook wild-caught Chesapeake blue catfish at home? Follow along as chef Keyia Yalcin of Baltimore’s Fishnet restaurant and food truck teaches you how to make tasty blue catfish tacos.
