9. Do you think that the blue crab can survive out of water? Explain your answer.

Blue Crabs can last up to 24 hours out of the water as long as they are kept cool and moist.

Explanation:

Long as their gills are kept moist

Explanation:

However, unlike fish, blue crabs can survive out of water for long periods of time-even over 24 hours-as long as their gills are kept moist. When out of water, crabs will seek out dark, cool, moist places to help prevent their gills from drying out and to hide from predators.