Blue Crab Population in Chesapeake Bay Hits Decade Low as Conservation Efforts Focus on Habitat Restoration

Blue crab population in Chesapeake Bay hits decade low as conservation efforts focus on habitat restoration

The survey estimates approximately 238 million crabs currently live in the Bay, a decline of about 80 million from last year's count.

Researchers Seek Answers Into Chesapeake Bay Blue Crab Population Decline

The 2025 Blue Crab Advisory Report shows declining blue crab populations in the Chesapeake Bay, despite no significant overharvesting.

'Red flags flying for blue crabs' says CBF: group urges for less blue crab harvesting as near record lows recorded this year

Blue crab populations in the Chesapeake Bay dropped to the second-lowest number on record, according to a recent survey from the Chesapeake Bay Foundation.

Blue crabs are on a decline

MARYLAND — Blue crab populations in the Chesapeake Bay dropped to the second-lowest number on record, according to a recent survey from the Chesapeake Bay Foundation.

Chesapeake Blue Crabs not overfished but new numbers are concerning

New numbers from the Chesapeake Bay Stock Assessment Committee show the Bay’s blue crab population is not overfished—but the overall numbers are concerning. According to the 2025 Blue Crab Advisory Report, the total population has dropped to 238 million crabs, down from 317 million last year. That’s the second-lowest level since the annual Winter Dredge Survey began in 1990. Juvenile ...

Blue Crab Report Finds Population Drop, but No Overfishing

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