Claws and Effect: WTOP News Looks at the Murky Future of the Chesapeake Blue Crab
September 16, 2024 | 1 min to read
In the article "Claws and Effect: The murky future of the Chesapeake Bay blue crab," WTOP explores the cultural significance of the blue crab to the D.C. region, highlighting its strong population recovery. Despite this positive trend, the commercial blue crab industry experienced fluctuations throughout the year, reflecting a complex future for this iconic species.
WTOP takes you from the bottom of the bay to the picnic table in our four-part series Claws and Effect: The murky future of the Chesapeake Bay blue crab.
The blue crab is as synonymous with the culture of the D.C. region as marble buildings and political gridlock are with D.C. And while the blue crab population is stronger than it used to be, the commercial industry still had its ups and downs this year.
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