Blue crabs are perhaps the most iconic species in the Chesapeake Bay. The crustacean, which is actually blue, is a favorite among seafood lovers, but pollution, habitat loss and harvest pressure are ...

Blue crab populations in the Chesapeake Bay have taken a sizable hit in 2025, marking a need for more cautious harvest regulations, some environmentalists say. Each winter, the Maryland Department of ...

Blue crab populations in Maryland and Virginia are facing a massive decline. According to results issued from the annual blue crab winter dredge survey conducted by the Virginia Institute of Marine ...

When you think about the state of Maryland in general and the Chesapeake Bay in particular, one thing that comes foremost to mind is the blue crab, possibly the tastiest crustacean on the planet. It’s ...

MARYLAND (7News) — 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 ...

WASHINGTON — The blue crab population in the Chesapeake Bay is at its second-lowest number in recorded history, dropping by 25% since last year. Still, an assessment of two states' surveys' results ...