Blue crab population increased this year — but still faces concerning decline:

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Blue crab population increased this year — but still faces concerning decline: There were about half as many blue crabs in the bay in 2023 compared with the ...

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Why Chesapeake blue crabs remain at risk despite an unusual rebound this year: After half a decade of worryingly low numbers, the Chesapeake Bay's blue crab ...

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Maryland crab prices climb as catches fall: Experts say higher operating costs, shifting markets and continued concerns about Maryland’s blue crab population are ...

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Study shows long-term decline in Chesapeake Bay blue crabs: Chesapeake Bay blue crab numbers in 2023 were half the 2011 total, and officials aren't exactly sure ...

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Eat catfish, save the blue crab: How Chesapeake Bay restaurants are helping save the iconic crustacean

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