Maryland's Chesapeake Bay is seeing a concerning drop in its population of blue crabs, according to the Chesapeake Bay ...

The Chesapeake Bay's blue crab population has dropped to record, "distressing" lows, according to the annual Winter Dredge ...

Maryland's Chesapeake Bay is seeing a concerning drop in its population of blue crabs, according to the Chesapeake Bay ...

Maryland and Virginia have released the results of the 2025 Chesapeake Bay Blue Crab Winter Dredge Survey, showing decreased ...

The survey estimates there are 238 million crabs, the second lowest since the survey began in 1990. The first all-time low ...

There are an estimated 238 million blue crabs in the Chesapeake Bay this year, down from an estimated 317 million last year.

The Maryland blue crab population decreased in all segments to the second-lowest level since the annual surveys started in ...

grab mallets, and celebrate the blue crab’s return. Whether at a dock or a seafood shack, the 2025 season promises flavor, fun, and a connection to the Chesapeake’s enduring legacy.