Cannibalism Threatens Blue Crabs in Chesapeake Bay
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A 40-year study in Chesapeake Bay uncovers cannibalism as the primary threat to young blue crabs, with larger crabs preying on smaller ones. Researchers found no fish attacks, only crab-on-crab predation, hitting the smallest juveniles hardest. Shallow waters offer protection, but shoreline projects are encroaching on these habitats. These findings emphasize the importance of restoring shallow habitats for a sustainable blue crab fishery.
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