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

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 ...

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

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Chesapeake Bay blue crab populations fell again, hitting the second-lowest number since Virginia and Maryland marine scientists began counting in 1990, the Maryland Department of Natural Resources ...

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

Anglers in St. Mary’s County are reeling in impressive catches of striped bass, spot, perch, croaker, bluefish, and cobia ...

At the heart of every community is an essential resource needed by all people and wildlife, writes Kristin Reilly: clean ...

Maryland officials are considering lifting a current ban on fishing for striped bass, which could endanger the species in the ...

Chesapeake Bay is at a turning point. Once severely polluted, the bay has seen major improvements in recent years. But ...