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.