See an Oyster? Know the Blue Crab is Close By!
Chesapeake Bay environmentalist express thanks to farmers and industries who have followed water “run off” guidelines. The bay estuary continues to thrive. Each year dead zones caused by pollution and farmer pesticides and fertilizers, becomes less prevalent. A dead zone steals the necessary oxygen from the waters. Basically, all vegetation and fish life are strangled or suffocated. Contrary, a thriving, healthy water nourishes all living water creatures. Underwater grass, fish, clams, and oysters teem in a fresh, or should I say, brackish environment. Just to keep it simple, brackish water is 25% salt and the rest fresh. Brackish waters or estuaries keep the crab salty-sweet, a perfect mix! The closer the bay reaches to this proportion, the better the crab season. If you’re wondering if the bay is healthy. Check for oyster reefs. The larger the oyster population, the more oxygenated the waters. You can guarantee the blue crabs rule the bay in this environment!
