News tagged with crab population

Global warming brings crab threat to Antarctica

The sea floor around the West Antarctica peninsula could become invaded by a voracious king crab, which is on the march thanks to global warming, biologists reported on Wednesday.

Biology / Ecology

created Sep 07, 2011 | popularity 3.9 / 5 (7) | comments 12

Chesapeake Bay's crab population up 60 percent

The Chesapeake Bay's iconic blue crab population soared by 60 percent since last year, Maryland officials announced Wednesday.

Biology / Ecology

created Apr 15, 2010 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Decline of shorebird linked to bait use of horseshoe crabs

Declining numbers of a shorebird called the red knot have been linked to bait use of horseshoe crabs.

Biology /

created Feb 17, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0