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"2024 Chesapeake Bay Blue Crab Survey Reveals Mixed Results"

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Source: maryland.gov
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The 2024 Chesapeake Bay Blue Crab Winter Dredge Survey estimates 317 million blue crabs, a slight decrease from last year. Spawning age female crabs dropped to 133 million but remain above the overfishing threshold. Juvenile crab numbers rose to 138 million, though still below average. A new stock assessment will begin this summer to reassess management strategies, with results expected by March 2026.

Topics:nationenvironment#blue-crabs#chesapeake-bay#environment#fisheries-management#maryland-department-of-natural-resources#winter-dredge-survey
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  1. Maryland Department of Natural Resources Reports Results from the 2024 Chesapeake Bay Blue Crab Winter Dredge Survey  maryland.gov
  2. Survey shows decreased crab population in 2024  WBAL TV Baltimore
  3. Blue crab numbers in Chesapeake Bay show slight improvement but concerns remain  Fox Baltimore
  4. Chesapeake Bay blue crab population holds strong, harvesters encouraged  News 3 WTKR Norfolk
  5. Blue crab numbers: Annual Chesapeake Bay survey shows decline  The Baltimore Banner

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