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‘Red flags’ for blue crabs: Chesapeake Bay pop. down 25% since last year
The study estimates that there are only 238 million of the crabs in the bay today, a collapse of 79 million, or nearly a ...
Report shows historically low numbers of blue crab in the Chesapeake Bay
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — The results of the Chesapeake Bay's latest blue crab winter dredge survey show the lowest number of ...
Chesapeake Bay's blue crab population declined in annual report
Local environmentalists are looking for solutions after the Chesapeake Bay's annual winter dredge survey revealed historic lows in the blue crab population.
Little European green crabs create big concern for shellfish industry
In addition, European green crabs, of all ages, threaten native eel grass, which provides habitat for salmon and other fish.
Female blue claw crabs with eggs must be released under N.J. law
In New Jersey, it’s illegal to keep female blue crabs that have visible egg sacs attached. All female crabs with eggs or spawn attached must be released, according to the New Jersey Department of ...
How much will your Maryland blue crabs cost? Survey says low population means higher price
Each winter, scientists from Virginia Institute of Marine Science and the Maryland Department of Natural Resources head out ...