Explore Smithsonian: How do Scientists Track and Monitor Blue Crab Populations?
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Blue crab populations are severely declining and scientists want to know why. Ride on a trawl boat with Smithsonian researchers as they trawl the Chesapeake Bay. Learn how they capture, identify, tag, and release the crabs for population studies. ---- If you enjoyed our Explore Smithsonian videos, share them with a friend, colleague, or a teacher in your life. And be sure to connect with us online! Our Website: http://s.si.edu/1RtrHsO STEMVisions Blog: http://s.si.edu/1de3GIH Facebook: http://s.si.edu/1Hc9Rt0 Twitter: http://s.si.edu/1GmsSVR Pinterest: http://s.si.edu/IJtdLq Google+: http://s.si.edu/1SGMzzj