The survey estimates there are 238 million crabs, the second lowest since the survey began in 1990. The first all-time low ...

The Chesapeake Bay's blue crab population has dropped to record, "distressing" lows, according to the annual Winter Dredge ...

Maryland's Chesapeake Bay is seeing a concerning drop in its population of blue crabs, according to the Chesapeake Bay ...

The Maryland blue crab population decreased by 25% to the second-lowest level since the annual surveys started in 1990.

Maryland and Virginia have released the results of the 2025 Chesapeake Bay Blue Crab Winter Dredge Survey, showing decreased ...

New Jersey’s 2025 blue crab season is underway and runs ... those using crab pots or trot lines must obtain the appropriate licensing. Female crabs carrying eggs must be released into the ...