Blue crabs spotted in James River in Richmond, Virginia amid drought

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Blue crabs spotted in James River in Richmond, Virginia amid drought

Reduced freshwater runoff into the Chesapeake Bay has allowed saltier water from the Bay to push farther upstream, increasing salinity levels in the James River and making it easier for species such as blue crabs to travel inland as far as the I-95 bridge in Richmond.

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https://www.12onyourside.com/2026/04/28/blue-crabs-spotted-james-river-amid-drought-conditions/