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The Virginia Marine Resources Commission maintained existing regulations, which ban catching blue crabs during winter months.

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Blue crabs in the Chesapeake Bay have dropped to a “distressing low” number, experts say, marking several years of repeated declines and raising concern about their long-term health. The ...

Indeed, that’s one of the miraculous things about the species. One female crab can carry anywhere from 750,000 to 8 million eggs with the average around 2 million. Think of that.

The 2025 Chesapeake Bay Blue Crab Winter Dredge Survey has revealed an all-time low population. Here's what you need to know about the decline.

TIMONIUM, Md. — With a drop in the Chesapeake Bay blue crab population come higher prices. The 2025 Blue Crab Winter Dredge Survey shows the number of Maryland crabs dropped to the second lowest ...

The Chesapeake Bay’s blue crab population has fallen to its second-lowest level since 1990, down 25% from last year, according to an annual study published Thursday. The numbers are alarming ...

We've seen a lot of changes in shorelines over the years," said Moore. Blue crabs are also in high demand for fisheries, as one of the most popular seafood options in the area.

The prices certainly have gone up, he said. This year, a dozen will start at $50 and a bushel at $350. "The cost is astronomical," Reichard said. The survey, conducted by the Maryland Department ...