A recent report detailed a 50 percent drop in juvenile Chesapeake blue crabs since 2010. Then, a survey found a surprising ...

The Atlantic blue crab Callinectes sapidus exhibits complex ecological dynamics driven by its native productivity, invasive potential and diverse habitat requirements. In its native western Atlantic ...

Blue crab populations in the Chesapeake Bay surged in 2026, according to the latest winter dredge survey. However, a 25% decline in adult female crabs has raised concerns among fisheries, highlighting ...

Here are the best spots to crab for blue claws in New Jersey, along with some helpful information for the 2026 crabbing season.

Blue crab populations in Maryland and Virginia's Chesapeake Bay are seeing an increase, the Maryland Department of Natural ...

Smithsonian study finds juvenile crabs rely on shrinking shallow-water habitats to escape cannibalism by adults Kristen Goodhue The Chesapeake Bay’s most popular crustacean has a dark streak.

The Chesapeake Bay is seeing a major spike in the blue crab population, according to the Chesapeake Bay Blue Crab Winter Dredge Survey.​ ...

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An adult male blue crab attempts to cannibalize a smaller blue crab on a tether. Credit: Fisheries Conservation Lab / Smithsonian Environmental Research Center The Chesapeake Bay’s most popular ...