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

Hidden Gems For the sailor chasing salt spray and serenity, the southern Chesapeake Bay holds a trove of anchorages and swimming holes where the water is inviting and the vibe is blissfully off the ...

An analysis by the Chesapeake Bay Stock Assessment Committee shows that the Bay’s blue crab population is not overfished but is at its lowest in decades. We’re told the report shows that the ...

The Chesapeake Bay’s blue crab population has plummeted to 238 million in 2025, the second-lowest level since surveys began ...

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

Anglers across Southern Maryland are finding success in the Patuxent and Potomac rivers, with spot, rockfish, and bluefish ...

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

The male population was at its lowest ever recorded number this year -- with 26 million jimmies surveyed in Chesapeake Bay.

A bill before Congress should make it easier across the bay’s watershed to identify major sources of pollution that might ...

That’s Sting-Ray’s Restaurant in Cape Charles, Virginia—a barn-shaped treasure trove of seafood splendor that locals have ...

From Cape Cod to California, these family-friendly beach destinations across the U.S. offer the perfect mix of sun, safety, ...

With oysters plentiful and the health of the Chesapeake Bay improving, industry leaders are hopeful federal funding cuts ...