Tagged Stories: "winter dredge survey"
Harvest management continues as blue crab population reaches a 33-year low
August 23, 2022Low numbers prompt fall workshop
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From cannons to conservation, marine police have a long history of protecting Bay resources
June 9, 2021Climate change brings new challenges in enforcing marine law.
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Chesapeake Bay blue crab population remains healthy and sustainable, despite population decline
July 1, 2020Management efforts continue to ensure protection and sustainability of Chesapeake Bay blue crabs
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Blue crab population increases by 60%, stock considered sustainable
July 2, 2019Experts recommend a cautious, risk-averse approach to resource management
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Thirty-five years of environmental progress
December 21, 2018The Chesapeake Bay Program's restoration successes
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Blue crab population healthy, despite decrease in population
May 10, 2018An increase in juvenile crabs provides optimism that restoration efforts are working
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Counting blue crabs with the winter dredge survey
March 16, 2017Annual survey helps experts estimate crustacean's health
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Adult female blue crab abundance rises 92 percent in 2016
April 13, 2016Researchers count 194 million adult female blue crabs in the Chesapeake Bay
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Photo Essay: The blue crab winter dredge survey completes its course
March 17, 2016A two-state effort finds out how many blue crabs live in the Chesapeake Bay
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Chesapeake Bay’s blue crab population shows modest rise
April 27, 2015Adult female crabs are no longer depleted, but remain below the 215 million population target
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