Recent surveys show a mixed picture of the Chesapeake Bay blue crab population, with some improvements but overall concerns about decline. Maryland and Virginia departments report slight decreases compared to previous years, but numbers remain above record lows. Maryland crab houses are busy despite the dip in population.
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The blue crab population in the Chesapeake Bay might have seen a slight decrease when compared to 2023 numbers but remains higher than the record low back in 2022, according to new data recently released from the Virginia Marine Resources Commission. https://t.co/eIQMZhDinm
2024 Blue Crab Winter Dredge Survey shows decreased population | Click on the image to read the full story https://t.co/amkZDwoqEs
There are slightly fewer blue crabs in the Chesapeake Bay when you compare this year to last, according to the Maryland Department of Natural Resources. https://t.co/WRMLVAu86R
The Chesapeake Bay blue crab population showed signs of improvement in survey results released Wednesday, but concerns remain about their overall decline. https://t.co/f3YMjdzVaO