Robert Semmler (IMAGE) Smithsonian Caption Robert Semmler, a doctoral student at Lancaster University, teamed up with the Smithsonian and local crabbers in the first statewide tagging survey to estimate recreational blue crab harvest in Maryland. He performed the research as part of his master's thesis during his time at the University of Maryland. Credit Isidro Bosch Usage Restrictions This photo may be used by media outlets free of charge, in keeping with the Smithsonian's Terms of Use (https://www.si.edu/termsofuse), provided credit is given as indicated in the photo information. License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.