ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Stone crab season is upon us, and the waters off Tampa Bay are teeming with life.

And if stone crab season is open — then look for Matt Nuemann on the water — his workspace for more than 20 years.

What You Need To Know • In the Chef's Kitchen visits Hookin' Ain't Easy to celebrate beginning of stone crab season • Crabbers take claws that measure more than 2 7/8 inches • Matt Nuemann has been crabbing these waters for more than 20 years; is proud to be part of sustainable industry • MAP: View more Florida on a Tankful locations

He’s checking his stone crab traps one buoy at a time a few miles off Clearwater Beach, looking for claws.

There are keeper claws and throwback claws.

Some crabs are too light because they are molting.

Some crabs are pregnant.

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