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How much will your Maryland blue crabs cost? Survey says low population means higher price

For six straight years, the count has been below average, with this year’s estimate of 238 million crabs the second lowest on record. Biologists at the Chesapeake Bay Foundation say the number is cause for concern and are calling for stricter harvest regulations.

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‘Red flags’ for blue crabs: Chesapeake Bay pop. down 25% since last year

WBOC TV · 1d

2025 Winter Dredge Survey: Chesapeake Blue Crab Numbers Down but Sustainable

Baltimore Brew1h

Chesapeake crab population drops to second lowest level ever tallied

Scientists are searching for answers to the decline in the Bay’s most valuable catch and an important indicator of the estuary’s health.

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Do Crabs Swim? The Answer Isn’t So Simple

When you think about crabs, you probably picture an angry little creature shuffling sideways while pinching its claws in the air. However, these sideways walks are not the only form of movement of ...

Gibraltar Chronicle2d

Public asked to report sightings of invasive Atlantic blue crab

The Department of the Environment, the University of Gibraltar and Project Tiderise are calling on the public to report ...

Treasure Coast Newspapers7mon

Where to get the best crabs on the Treasure Coast

Blue crab is one of the state's top 10 seafood products ... They live in the Atlantic Ocean and Gulf of Mexico and can be harvested from Oct. 15 to May 1. Florida law forbids harvesting whole ...

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