An improving Chesapeake Bay Blue Crab population isn't being overfished, but growth targets still need to be met in the coming years, according to a report released Wednesday.
The 2015 Chesapeake Bay Blue Crab Advisory Report collected data from the Bay-wide winter dredge survey and annual blue crab harvest estimates. Results detail insights into the crab population:
Female and juvenile crab populations are up and aren't being overfished, harvesting is down and regulations are protecting the female crab population.
A lot has changed. Watermen are getting older and passing away. No one is taking their place. Just take the last ten years and I think u will see what I mean.
The conclusion:It's nobody's fault.
ReplyDeleteNothing has changed then has it?
A lot has changed. Watermen are getting older and passing away. No one is taking their place. Just take the last ten years and I think u will see what I mean.
ReplyDeleteTwo weeks ago, there was a shortage.
ReplyDeleteMake up my mind!