The population of oysters in Chesapeake Bay is being threatened by giant crabs. The crabs also are found naturally in the region, but have grown to enormous sizes in recent years and are now a serious threat to the local population of oysters that are an important part of the Chesapeake Bay economy.
Crabs vs. Oysters
The population of oysters in Chesapeake Bay is being threatened by giant crabs. The crabs also are found naturally in the region, but have grown to enormous sizes in recent years and are now a serious threat to the local population of oysters that are an important part of the Chesapeake Bay economy.
Sep 17, 2013
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