Biology

Tanya Ramsey

6 February, 20:55

Chesapeake Bay Blue Crab Population

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What data from the two sources provide evidence that

Virginia's efforts to protect its watersheds have been

successful? Check all that apply.

The spawning-age female population increased in

2010.

Chesapeake Bay Blue Crab

Population

Millions of Crabs

The blue crab population plunged in 2013 and

2014.

The adult population of blue crabs greatly increased

after emergency-management measures were

implemented.

The number of adult female crabs has improved.

The number of spawning-age females remains

below the target level of 215 million and the

previous recent high attained in 2010.