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The Blue Crab "breathes" the water, and the more polluted it gets, the more it is like putting toxic chemicals in our air. It also eats the algae, small worms, and other bay inhabitants that also"breathe" the water. the more of them die off, the less and less food there is.
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What is the niche of an oyster in the Chesapeake bay What aout a blue crab?
Well I have NO Idea
What kinds of food represent Maryland?
Maryland's favorite food is its famous soft shell blue crab. It can be used in many things such as crab cakes, crab salad, or just the crabmeat by itself.
What is the state crustacean of maryland?
The state crustacean of Maryland is the blue crab (Callinectes sapidus). It was designated the state crustacean in 1989 due to its economic and cultural significance to the state's seafood industry.
Do blue crabs swim?
Blue crabs, like lady crabs, are definitely swimming crabs. The largest population of the blue crab can be found in the Chesapeake Bay.
A berry popular in Maine a Chesapeake Bay crab and an especially moldy cheese are all named for what color?
blue
What are some famous foods of Maryland?
Rainbow cupcake, Smith Island Cake, Maryland Crab Cake, Chesapeake Bay Oysters, Soft Shell Maryland Blue Crab,
What is a favorite food in Maryland?
The Maryland soft shelled Blue Crab is a winner, crab cakes and Chesapeake Bay oysters are top of the line and only a few grandmothers can make a cake that tops the Smith Island Cake.
What type of animal is a 'moreton bay bug'?
a bay lobsterlobster
What are most famous foods?
I believe crab or oysters. They are very highly known for a lot of different sea foods including the Maryland soft shell Blue Crab and Chesapeake Bay Oysters. Another treat is the Smith Island cake.
Is it legal to catch dungeness crab in sf bay?
No, SF Bay is a breeding ground for dungeness crab and keeping one of any size can carry a heavy fine.
What is the purpose of Chesapeake Bay oysters?
They were placed there by the gods along with the blue crab awaiting their discovery by mere mortals. Chesapeake Bay oysters are for human consumption, raw, fried, stewed, in a pie, or just about any way you can imagine preparing them!
What would happen to Chesapeake Bay if the amount of blue crab were to increase in the ecosystem?
If the blue crab population were to increase in Chesapeake Bay, it could lead to a decrease in the populations of their prey species, such as clams and oysters, affecting the overall balance of the ecosystem. This could impact the health of the bay's habitats and potentially disrupt the food chain. Management strategies may need to be implemented to prevent negative consequences on the ecosystem.
