Bay 101: Blue Crabs
What role do blue crabs play in the culture, economy and ecosystem of the Chesapeake Bay?
Why are blue crabs important to the Chesapeake Bay? Bruce Vogt from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) explains the iconic crustacean’s economic, ecologic and gastronomic value. Learn more about blue crabs in the Chesapeake Bay Program’s online Field Guide.
- Produced by Matt Rath
- Music/Audio: "A Moment of Jazz" by Ancelin
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Comments (12)
Thanks this will help with my slideshow.
if there is not a crab place 10 or fewer miles away you know you arent in maryland
Thx for the info to make my presentation
Thx this will help me with my project
crabs are delishious
thanks for the info. will help me when making slide show.
i like crabs.
My grandpa got pinched in the face by a blue crab once.
crabs are amazing
crabs crabs yeah crabs
How is it suppost to help save the bay other than cleaning the bottom?
crabs taste good☻