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  "path": "/2026/03/19/oysters-reduce-spread-of-disease-among-blue-crabs-study-shows/",
  "publishedAt": "2026-03-19T23:21:36.000Z",
  "site": "https://marylandmatters.org",
  "tags": [
    "Environment",
    "blue crab parasite",
    "blue crabs",
    "H. perezi",
    "Hematodinium perezi",
    "oyster filtration",
    "oyster fishery",
    "oysters",
    "VIMS",
    "Virginia Institute of Marine Science"
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  "textContent": "It's well known that oysters filter water, but a new study says they may have another benefit: Oysters may save the lives of blue crabs, by feeding on a parasite that is often deadly to crabs in saltier parts of the bay and coastal Eastern Shore.",
  "title": "Oysters reduce spread of disease among blue crabs, study shows"
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