This study relied on crabs sampled from Yumurtalik Cove that ranged from 3.20-19 cm cw. We also provide estimates of mortality rates based on indirect methods using life history invariance relationships (Hewitt et al. The specific growth rate of mud crab ranged from 0.67 to 1.36% day-1. Pauly,D. Kahn and Helser (2005) considered a maximum life span of 3 yrs to be most likely in Delaware Bay. The blue crab (Callinectes sapidus) is native to the western Atlantic, but is an invasive species in the Mediterranean. Blue crab landings (millions of pounds) and value (millions of dollars), hard, soft, and peeler crabs combined, 15 from major blue crab producing U.S. states: 2000—2013 3. The aim of this lanffy growth parameters by using length frequency There are some studies about blue crab in Turkey concerning length-weight relationships (Gokce et al., 2006; Ozcan and Akyurt, 2006; Sangun et al., 2009). marsh creeks, (2) construct a discontinuous model of blue crab using growth rates estimated from free-ranging blue crabs, and (3) provide a comprehensive stock assessment for the blue crab in North Carolina. to estimate growth rates of blue crabs, but very little is known about their growth in the wild (Leffler 1972; Miller and Smith 2003; Sulkin 1975). Population dynamics and fisheries. F., ProctorC. Enzenross, V.L.,Enzenross,R.andBingel,F(1997). Occurrence of Blue crab, Callinectes sapidus (Rathbun 1896) on the Turkish mediterranean and adjacent coast and its size distribution in the bay of Iskenderun. Instant access to the full article PDF. In addition, a notable problem with all of methods employed here is that the relationships were developed primarily for fish (Miller et al., 2005). to estimate growth rates of blue crabs, but very little is known about their growth in the wild (Leffler 1972; Miller and Smith 2003; Sulkin 1975). Kinzelbach, R(1965). Cabal, J., Pis MillanJ.A. 2, Abol-Munafi Ambok Bolong . He said one could stock a 2.5-acre pond with 50,000 hatchery-raised crabs and expect to harvest around 20 percent, or 10,000 fully grown crabs. These results represent the mean±SD of three replicates. Sci., 27,443-447. J (2005).Are invasive species the drivers of ecological change.Trends in Ecology and Evolution,20, 470-474. Ecology & Evolution, 17, 22-27. The maximum number of studies with overlapping values was 1-2.0. andChai,A(1988).Bluecrabstockdynamicsin Chesapeake Bay. Several important aspects of blue crab growth and mortality have been documented in endemic range (e.g., Brylawski and Miller 2006; Smith and Chang 2007; Hewitt et al. For example Atar and Secer (2003) sampled crabs ranging from 51-181 mm cw, Similar, crabs in Camlik Lagoon Lake (Yumurtalik, Turkey) ranged from 23 to 178.0 mm (Gokce et al. Growth of Callinectes arcuatus in the Gulf of California 371 Lat. Invasive species can dramatically alter the ecosystems they invade (Didham et al. Tag Return Estimation of Annual and Semiannual Survival Rates of Adult Female Blue Crabs DEBRA M. LAMBERT,JOHN M. HOENIG,* AND ROMUALD N. LIPCIUS Virginia Institute of Marine Science, The College of William and Mary, 1208 Greate Road, Gloucester Point, Virginia 23062-1346, USA Abstract.—Stock status of the blue crab Callinectes sapidus in Chesapeake Bay is determined by … The start of the slowest growth period was estimated in January for males (WP =1). Blue crab population abundance can fluctuate dramatically from year to year. Williamson, M. H(1996).Biological Invastions.Chapman and Hall, London , UK. Increasing temperature decreasing the harding time of P. pelagicus crablet stage. Absolute growth was between 33 to 76 g (or 0.68 to 1.58 g day-1) after the culture period. 2007). Blue Crabs grow to adult size, 3.9 – 9.4" carapace width, after 18 to 20 molts (Van Engel 1958). 2007). 3. Most recently, it has been reported in the Bay of Biscay, along the northwest coast of Spain (Cabal et al. Fishbyte,2, 21. M. and CreccoV. We indirect approach to estimating mortality rates. Kahn, D. M., and HelserT. Am. More likely, the steep reduction in the mortality rate at pH 7.5 suggests a possible level of phenotypic plasticity and potential capacity in blue king crab to acclimate to acidified conditions, a level of phenotypic variability within the population with some individuals able to survive and grow under acidified conditions, or a combination of the two. 3. 2002). Williams, A. The growth performance index Φ’ (Pauly and Mumo 1984) was calculated for each set of CL, and K, according to the equation. US$ 39.95. 2009) and can have negative impacts on directed fisheries (Walton et al. Based on the growth relationships developed above, and estimates of the age at maturity provided by Tureli (1999), we used six different empirical relationships to estimate Natural Mortality (M). Even in cases where there is no growth advantage, the lack of natural predators can allow invasive species to exhibit higher survivorship, thereby increasing overall population growth rates of invasive species. 2010 Chesapeake Bay Climate Boesch et al. Gokce, G., Erguden, D., Sangun, L., CekicM. The seasonal von Bertalanffy growth parameters were quantified by Hoenig method using the LFDA (Length Frequency Distribution Analysis) for each sex. (2006). Trawl shots of about 30 were undertaken All crabs collected during the sampling were identified, enumerated and measured for carapace width (nearest mm) using vernier calipers. Maryland Sea Grant Book College Park, Maryland. 1997). They drift in bays or along the coast up to 80 kilometres out to sea. Blue crabs can grow to about 9 inches across (from tip to tip) their hard shell (carapace). Blue crabs are susceptible to sudden drops in temperature. The ELEFAN estimates only two of the three growth parameters (L∞ and K), thus we computed the third parameter (t0) by the empirical equation of Pauly (1983) for growth fitting: Longevity was calculated from tmax≈ 3/K (Pauly, 1980). Furthermore, growth of blue crabs is strongly affected by temperature. Iskenderun Bay is a tidal system with a typical tidal range is 0.4-0.6 m (MacPherson et al. J. D., BunnellD. Figure 3: Length-Frequency distribution with seasonal von Bertalanffy growth curves for both sexes of C. sapidus. TS-177-99, Chesapeake Bay Program, U.S. EPA (Environmental Protection Agency), 410 Severn Avenue, Annapolis, MD 21403. MacPherson, N.J., Cittolin, G., CookH. Domesticated broodstock was selected from repeated reared crab until third generation. 1988). N (2014). These empirical methods are often subject to large errors in predictions. We also provide estimates of mortality rates based on indirect methods using life history invariance relationships (Hewitt et al. In particular, we focus on quantifying growth of blue crab to compare observed estimates of growth in Turkish waters to compare to growth estimates of blue crab within its native range. Manfrin, C.,Turolla, E., Sook ChungJ. "Köycegiz Lagün Sisteminde Bulunan Mavi Yengeç (Callinectes sapidus Rathbun, 1896)'in Bazi Morfometrik Özellikleri ile Et Kompozisyonu", Anadolu Üniversitesi Bilim ve Teknoloji Dergisi, 9 , 65-71. B(1974).The swimming crabs of the genus Callinectes (Decapoda: Portunidae).Fishery Bulletin,72, 685-798. Blue swimmer crabs begin life as tiny larvae, called ‘zoea’, which grow and change shape over a four-to-six-week period during early summer. May 12, 2016 - Blue crabs (Callinectes sapidus) have long been considered a delicacy on the Eastern coast of the United States. Figure 2: Length-frequency distribution (in percentages) of females, males and juvenile of Blue crab between January-December 1997 in Yumurtalik Cove. In particular, we focus on quantifying growth of blue crab to compare observed estimates of growth in Turkish waters to compare to growth estimates of blue crab within its native range. Atar and Secer (2003) have published a length-weight relationship for blue crab in Beymelek lagoon. There have been numerous studies of blue crab growth from within its native range; these data are summarized in Table 4. Anim. Survival and growth of blue swimming crab, Portunus pelagicus from instar 1 stage to instar 8 stage (C1 to C8), molting duration and time of hardening from instar C7 to C8 were examined at 24 °C, 28 °C and 32 °C. 1, Yeong Yik Sung. Immediate online access to all issues from 2019. N. and Hines A. H(1992). Table 3: Indirect estimates of natural mortality for blue crab in the eastern Mediterranean. In WA, they can grow to have a carapace up to 25 centimetres wide and a claw span up to 80 centimetres. Sci., 9, 1460-1464. Landings and real dockside price per pound of Louisiana blue crab by type: 2000—2013 18 5. Res., 44(2): 371-379, 2016 DOI: 10.3856/vol44-issue2-fulltext-18 Research Article Estimation of growth parameters of male blue crabs Callinectes arcuatus (Brachyura: Portunidae) from the Gulf of California using the Schnute model 1Institute of Tropical Aquaculture, Universiti Malaysia Terengganu, Kuala Terengganu, Malaysia; *Corresponding Author: ikhwanuddin@umt.edu.my. andHoude,E.D(1999).Blue crab target setting. However, they are usually harvested before they reach that size. Extensive beds of sea grass (Posidonia sp) occur in the muddy areas. Subsequently, it has been reported in coastal waters off Italy (Giordani-soika 1951, as Neptunus pelagicus), Israel (Holthuis and Gottlieb 1955), Greece (Kinzelbach 1965), and Turkey (Kocatas and Katagan 1983). In particular, we focus on quantifying growth of blue crab to compare observed estimates of growth in Turkish waters to compare to growth estimates of blue crab within its native range. Pages 565-654 in V. S. Kennedy and L. E. Cronin, editors. 2006), Sumer et.al. Six different empirical relationships to estimate Natural Mortality (M) was 1.30 (range: 0.53- 2.20) for Yumurtalik Cove crabs. Growth Performance of Blue Swimming Crab Larvae (Portunus Pelagicus) At Controled Temperature Muslimin1, ... (P>0.05) the survival rate of blue swimming crab larvae Z 1-Z 4 in each treatment. Given limited direct information about M, we used various indirect methods predict to probable ranges of M for blue crab (Table 4). Growth performance of coastal marine environments species could be lower than compared to lagoon species (Sumer et al., 2013). A big family Blue swimmer crabs are sometimes called ‘blue manna’. 2007). If the natural mortality rate is estimated for a maximum life expectancy of 8 yr, this translates to moderate levels of exploitation (F<0.32). Stock assessment of blue crab in Chesapeake Bay.UMCES Technical Report Series TS-614.11.University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science. Most of the sediments in this region are a mixture of mud and clay with sand in shallow areas (25 to 30 m). The ecology of the blue crab populations in the Mediterranean has been studied most in Turkish waters, where it is distributed from the eastern side of the Mediterranean Sea northwards to the Black sea (Figure 1 Atar et al. Modeling crab growth and population dynamics: Insights from the Blue crab conference. Yumurtalik Cove is small (area of 70 km2), shallow (average depth of 5 m, maximum depth of 15 m) embayment of Iskenderun Bay (Figure 1). Copyright © 2020 Elsevier B.V. or its licensors or contributors. In The Blue crab Callinectes sapidus , eds. Growth parameters and mortality rates of blue swimming crab, Portunus segnis (Forskal , 1775) in coastal waters of Persian Gulf and Gulf of Oman, Iran Canadian Journal of Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences,63, 1298-1308. Brenchley, G.A. Atar, H and S. Secer(2003). Some U.S. The seasonalized von Bertalanffy growth function can be described as: where L∞ is the asymptotic carapace width to which the crabs grow, K’ = annual growth coefficient (yr–1), t0 = month of spawning, ts = the time of the year when the growth rate is highest; C = the amplitude of the seasonality factor, which ranges between 0 and 1 (i.e. Invasive species may exhibit dynamics different to those exhibited in their native range owing to the lack of native competitors and predators. Growth appeared to relatively constant throughout the year. The fecundity of female blue swimmer crabs initially increased with carapace width, maximized at a carapace width of 134 mm, and decreased thereafter. Ph.D.Thesis. Taxes to be calculated in checkout. T.,Beyhan and Menderes,C(2013). Crabs varied from 3.20-19 cm CW with a mean (±SD) of 12.32±2.73 cm CW (Table 1). Stock of juvenile blue crabs. Cannibalism is a serious problem with high stock rate. Hewitt et al. One common hypothesis explaining the success of invasive species is the enemy release hypothesis (Williamson 1996). Rugolo, L. J., KnottsK. 2001). Maryland Sea GrantCollege, College Park, MD. (1984).FishPopulationDynamicsinTropical Water: a manual for use withprogramme calculators. Najjar et al. Crabs reared under elevated temperatures exhibited decreased intermolt period (IMP) and growth per molt (GPM), resulting in smaller sizes at each instar. For example, invasive marine invertebrates are generally larger in their introduced range than in their native range (Grosholz and Ruiz 2003). Salinity is important, but requirements vary by life stage. Smith,S.Gand Chang.C.L (2007). Mhd Ikhwanuddin. J. Aquat. Published by Elsevier B.V. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.aqrep.2019.100226. Pakistan J. Biol. marsh creeks, (2) construct a discontinuous model of blue crab using growth rates estimated from free-ranging blue crabs, and (3) provide a comprehensive stock assessment for the blue crab in North Carolina. Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control, Delaware division of fish and Wildlife. Research has also shown that denser grass beds hold more crabs, indicating both the quantity and quality of grass habitat can affect blue crab populations. Bulletin of Marine Science,72,537-541. The von Bertalanffy growth constants in length was CW 20.95 cm ∞ = , K = 0.5 year−1 , 0 t = 0.36 - year , Cw 20.66cm ∞ = for males; Cw 20.66cm ∞ = , K = 0.74year−1 , 0 t = 0.24 − year , C = 0 , WP = 0 for females; and CL 20.16cm ∞ = , K = 0.81year−1 , 0 t = 0.22 − year , C = 0 and WP = 0 for total individuals including juveniles as well as sexually maturated ones. Tureli (1999); Tureli and Erdem (2003); Tureli-Bilen and Yesilyurt (2014); Sumer et al. Ulusal Su ürünleri Sempozyumu, 356-361. The carapace width decreased with increasing temperature, whereas the intermolt period also decreased. Journal of Shellfish Research,24, 269–284. 1*, Mohamad N. Azra. The bottom is principally mud and clay. 1989). This is consistent with what is known about the role of temperature in the onset of overwinter stasis (Brylawski and Miller 2006; Smith and Chang 2007). ICLARM Studies and Reviews,8, 325 pp. In addition to its ecological importance, blue crab supports important commercial and recreational fisheries throughout much of its range. In WA, they can grow to have a carapace up to 25 centimetres wide and a claw span up to 80 centimetres. J. Vet. Thus blue crab represents an important link coupling benthic and pelagic food webs (Eggleston et al. Transactions of the American Fisheries Society,136,1030–1040 parameterized for enclosure blue crabs and estimated to 122 % ± 6.8, 6.1 ± 0.05 °C, and 568 ± 31 degree-days respectively. Air and water temperature vary seasonally. (2013) reported population biology and growth in Turkey. Ju, S-J(2000).Development and application of biochemical approaches for understanding age and growth in Crustacea. 2002). The inner part of Yumurtalik Cove is very shallow and there are some small lagoons connected to it by narrow straits. Blue crab; Callinectes sapidus; Yumurtalik Cove; Growth; Natural Mortality. "Kuzey Dogu Akdeniz, Iskenderun Körfez’indeki Mavi Yengeç (Callinectes sapidus Rathbun, 1896) in Morfometrik ve oransal Büyüme Özellikleri", XII. 2011). Gayanilo, F.C., SparreP. These observations further suggest that the growth parameters we estimated are legitimate. Pauly,D.andMunro,J.L(1984).Oncemoreonthe comparisonofgrowthinfishandinvertebrates. In conclusion, the results of this study show that The Yumurtalik population produces a large number of young and likely attainments of maturity at a relatively young age. Subsequently, crab size distributions were binned into 1 cm increments. Aquatic Invasion,1,186-187. and Gottlieb,E (1955). The blue crab (Callinectes sapidus) is native to the western Atlantic, but is an invasive species in the Mediterranean. Blue crab: ecology and exploitation in a changing climate. Natur und museum 95,293-296. With the rapid rate of growth for pond-raised crabs, Eggleston expects that in a given year, a farm could produce two to three harvests, as crabs don't do well in freshwater during the winter months. Growth curves were obtained by analyzing 2-g samples at intervals of 0, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 19, and 21 days. Figure 2. Blue crabs are not exclusive to the Bay—they can be found in brackish estuaries along the East Coast through the Gulf of Mexico and as far south as Uruguay. Under this hypothesis, the lack of natural enemies allows invasive species to grow at higher rates and experience lower mortality rates compared to either native species, or the invasive species in its native range (Williamson 1996). The weight of evidence from empirical and life history analysis indicated that M=1.30 for Yumurtalik cove blue crab population (Table 4). Paralithodes platypus, the blue king crab, is a species of North Pacific king crab which lives near St. Matthew Island, the Pribilof Islands, and the Diomede Islands, Alaska, with further populations along the coasts of Japan and Russia. There is no information on its seasonal growth rate. Colour variation of the intertidal hermit crab Clibanarius virescens considering growth stage, geographic area in the Indo–West Pacific Ocean, and molecular phylogeny - Volume 100 Issue 7 Width/length-weight and relationships of the bluecrab(CallinectessapidusRathbun,1986) populationlivinginCamlikLagoonLake (Yumurtalik). A total of 908 blue crabs, 611 females (427 mature and 184 ovigerous), 234 males and 63 juvenile were sampled January- December 1997 from Yumurtalik Cove. Blue Crab 3 to 4 Inches King Crab 25 pounds Dungeness 4 pounds, 5 inches Stone Crab A Single claw weighs – 2.7 ounces ... Stocking rate determines the survival, growth rate of the crustaceans. Survival and growth of blue swimming crab, Portunus pelagicus from instar 1 stage to instar 8 stage (C1 to C8), molting duration and time of hardening from instar C7 to C8 were examined at 24 °C, 28 °C and 32 °C. Blackwell Publishing, Oxford, U.K.. 304pp. Invasive species in marine and estuarine ecosystems are particularly common (Grosholz 2002). Determining patterns of growth in blue crab has is important because of central role of growth in understanding a species life history and its susceptibility to exploitation (Miller and Smith 2003). 2008 . The Journal of Biodiversity Data,11, 1640. In the Gulf of Mexico, crabs may reach maturity within a year. 2011 . But in the Chesapeake Bay, it may take 18 months. (2007). Growth parameters for blue crabs that were mark and recaptured could not be estimated due to lack of growth data for crabs larger than 50 mm carapace width. Grosholz, E(2002). One of the most obvious effects of temperature on growth rate is the length of time required for crabs to reach maturity. S. Kennedy and L. E.Cronin, editors. Model selection table for models of blue king crab growth in terms of wet mass using Akaike’s information criterion corrected for sample ... decreased growth in juvenile blue king crabs in this long-term exposure experiment. Still, many crustacean connoisseurs remain fiercely loyal to the Chesapeake blue crab. 2007). Stock assessment of Chesapeake Bay blue crab (Callinectes sapidus).NOAA, Chesapeake Bay Stock Assessment Committee, Annapolis, MD. Because they lose hard parts during the molting process, it can be difficult to determine the age of a crab. Holthuis, L.B. As a result of different growth rates, commercial and recreational crabbing occur year-round in the Gulf of Mexico, while crabbing seasons are closed for colder parts of the year in northern states. Density-Dependent Limiting Factors. We estimated growth parameters and natural mortality for blue crab in the eastern Mediterranean, outside of its endemic range. and KahnD.M(1999). Blue crabs must also increase their rate of respiration as their surrounding waters warm. A (1998). Monthly catch percentages of both sexes were given. Juvenile blue swimmer crab data can be used to estimate an annual index of abundance, identify trends over time and examine the relationship between juvenile abundance and subsequent catches of blue swimmer crabs in the commercial fishery. (2007) summarized the distribution of estimates of M from eight different empirical relationships. Therefore, unlike for Hewitt et al. It is a widely distributed, estuarine-dependent species that ranges from South America, throughout the Caribbean and Gulf of Mexico, and along the eastern seaboard of North America as far north as New England (Williams 1974). (2009).Invasive species cause large-scale loss of native California oyster habitat by disrupting trophic cascades.Oecologia,160,563-575. Domesticated and wild broodstock were used to produce larvae. Rothschild,B.J.,Stagg,C.M.,Knotts,K.S.,DiNardo,G.T. Therefore making the growth rate logistic once it reaches the highest amount of crabs that the Northern Chesapeake bay can support, otherwise known as the carry capacity. With the rapid rate of growth for pond-raised crabs, Eggleston expects that in a given year, a farm could produce two to three harvests, as crabs don't do well in freshwater during the winter months. Each method yields estimates of M based on life history characteristics, such as growth parameters, lifespan, and age at maturity. The growth coefficient for pond-reared crabs (1.09) is much higher than previous estimates for Chesapeake Bay (0.51 to 0.64) and nearby Delaware Bay (0.75) crabs (Ju et al. Louisiana blue crab commercial landings: 2000—2013 17 4. Marine Ecology-Progress Series,85, 55-68. Verhan,47,1-67. Dominant length interval was found between 10-16 cm for females, males and 5-9 cm for Juveniles (Figure 2). Stock assessment of the blue crab in Chesapeake Bay, 2005. In Isreal waters. 2007). 1988, Helser and Kahn 1999). Enzenross et al. ScienceDirect ® is a registered trademark of Elsevier B.V. ScienceDirect ® is a registered trademark of Elsevier B.V. Growth, molting duration and carapace hardness of blue swimming crab. The fisheries expanded quickly in the 1980’s, and the catch reached 77 t in 2009. and Piero G. Giulianini(2015).First occurrence of Callinectes sapidus(Rathbun, 1896) within the Sacca di Goro (Italy) and surroundings. As a result of different growth rates, commercial and recreational crabbing occur year-round in the Gulf of Mexico, while crabbing seasons are closed for colder parts of the year in northern states. 2, Shabdin Mohd Long. Final report to the LivingResources Sub- committee of the Chesapeake Bay Program. Stock about 1500 crabs per h, rate of 1 – 2 per square meter in earthen pond. The carapace width decreased with increasing temperature, whereas the intermolt period also decreased. We investigated the effect of temperature on the growth process in the lesser blue crab Callinectes similis Williams, 1966 to examine differences in temperature sensitivity of growth rates. Smith, S. G(1997).Models of crustacean growth dynamics.Ph.D. Miller, T. J., Wilberg M. J., Colton A. R., Davis G. R., Sharov A. F., et al. Ph.D. Dissertation, University of Maryland, College Park, 139 pp. Walton, W. C., MackinnonC., RodriguezL. (2011). The blue crab [Callinectes sapidus (Rathbun, 1896)] is a benthic decapod with a varied diet. This study examined the dynamics of growth in an invasive population of blue crab in the Yumurtalık Cove, Turkey (North Eastern Mediterranean). Dissertation. Population Growth Rate; Blue Crab; Intrinsic Rate; Vital Rate; Fishing Mortality; Access options Buy single article. Growth occurs when water temperatures are above 59°F (15°C). Blue crab growth is known to be temperature dependent. M (2003).Biological invations drive size increases in marineand estuarine invertebrates.Ecology Letters,6, 700-705. 1*, Mohamad N. Azra. The crabs will grow to harvestable size in the fall. 165, 543–558. Throughout this range, the blue crab is an important component of estuarine food webs, acting as a dominant, opportunistic benthic predator and scavenger (Hines 2007). University of Maryland, College Park, MD. Blue crab may reach maturity within one year of hatching in the Gulf of Mexico, while Chesapeake Bay crabs may take up to 18 months to mature. We use cookies to help provide and enhance our service and tailor content and ads. Winter average air and water surface temperatures are approximately 15°C (www.Fao.org/docrep/field/003/S8479E/S8479E07.htm). E(2005). The diet includes invertebrates and detrital material that can have relatively large amounts of chitin and cellulose, both of which can be difficult to digest for many organisms and often require the aid of specific bacteria in the gut microbiome. In contrast, despite the extensive body research of the life history of the blue crab within its endemic range, there is little information on aspects of the life history and population dynamics of blue crab outside of this range. A close up of a sand crab, Portunus armatus (southern blue swimmer crab), complete with barnacles. Miller, T. J., MartellS. The biggest blue swimmer crab caught in WA weighed more than a kilogram. Sci, 26, 1145-1150. Several studies in regions have reported similar size ranges to those used in our studies. The average for reported estimates of k in the native range is 0.72 ± 0.29 yr-1 (mean ± SD), whereas that for the eastern Mediterranean was only k = 0.81 yr-1. The juvenile blue crab population—crabs that will grow to harvestable size this fall—was estimated to be 185 million, down from 324 million in 2019. 2005; Lockwood et al. The Blue Crab Callinectes sapidus. The blue crab (Callinectes Sapidus) is an aquatic organism which plays a large role in the food chain in the Chesapeake Bay. Within the United States, commercial fisheries exist from Texas to New York, with landings dominated by catches from Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina, and Louisiana (Miller et al. 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