Blue Crabs in Decline but Hope Grows | Baltimore News

Blue crabs in the Chesapeake Bay are in trouble—down 50% since 2011, with invasive catfish, dead zones, and habitat loss driving the decline. But there’s a glimmer of hope: a 46% jump in adult crabs and a 121% surge in juveniles this year. Experts warn this is a warning shot for the entire ecosystem—and urgent action on pollution, habitat restoration, and invasive species is needed to turn things around before it’s too late. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/a434d021bd190fc9