As the Maryland blue crab season commences on April 1, spanning the Chesapeake Bay, its tidal tributaries ... including loss of habitat and crab pot mortality. He emphasized the critical role ...

However, challenges such as predation, water quality issues, and habitat loss persist, threatening the blue crab’s survival ... ensuring that the Chesapeake Bay remains a vibrant and productive ...

From May 30 th to July 26 th 2019, five crab pots were ... Terrapin nesting habitats and projected sea level rise. Holly Funkhouser ’19. Diamondback terrapins are turtles that inhabit Virginia ...