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

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This article was republished with permission from WTOP’s news partners at Maryland Matters. Sign up for Maryland Matters’ free email subscription today. Blue crab abundance in the Chesapeake Bay this ...

Maryland is no stranger to delicious seafood. So, of course, they've taken an invasive fish and turned it into dinner, and it's so good that you'll want it too.

CHESAPEAKE BAY, MD - Maryland and Virginia have released the results of the 2025 Chesapeake Bay Blue Crab Winter Dredge Survey, showing decreased but sustainable populations of the crustaceans.

The blue crab represents Maryland’s culture, economy, and long relationship with the Chesapeake Bay. Its population reflects the health of the bay and the effects of fishing and habitat management.

Oysters famously filter their surrounding water, but it turns out they are removing more than algae and excess nutrients. New ...

Maryland (WJZ) — Maryland’s Chesapeake Bay is seeing a concerning drop in its population of blue crabs, according to the Chesapeake Bay Foundation (CBF). The survey, conducted by the Virginia ...