New study warns the Chesapeake Bay is heating up— and fast
A new study is raising serious red flags about how global warming could reshape the future of the Chesapeake Bay.Right now, ...
Oyster reef survives Key Bridge collapse, but environmental concerns remain for rebuild
The collapse of the Francis Scott Bridge in 2024 impacted wildlife in the Patapsco River and the Chesapeake Bay.
Celebrate all things oysters during Chesapeake Oyster Week: Where to dine local and more
Celebrate all things oysters during Chesapeake Oyster Week, taking place from March 21-31, 2025. Learn more about the popular ...
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Bad news for the Chesapeake Bay: It’s getting hot
“The Chesapeake Bay, for example, currently experiences marine heat wave conditions approximately 6% of the year — 22 days per year — and that is already placing stress on the ecosystem,” Mazzini said ...
Blue catfish are invasive to the Chesapeake Bay. By eating them, Virginians can help save the bay.
Blue catfish are wreaking havoc on native species in the Chesapeake Bay. To reduce the damage, environmentalists want to ...
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Trump’s EPA cuts could be ‘catastrophic’ to Chesapeake Bay, activists warn
“The Chesapeake Bay cleanup is working and we’re seeing ... s health and advocate for recovery efforts. Once a thriving ecosystem that teemed with oysters, blue crabs, fish and other aquatic ...
Federal bill aims to reduce invasive blue catfish in the Chesapeake Bay
The Chesapeake Bay Conservation Acceleration Act is a new bill designed to help improve this process. The bill has support ...
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Celebrate all things oysters during Chesapeake Oyster Week: Where to dine local and more
“Oysters are the bedrock of the Chesapeake Bay ecosystem, long recognized for their ability to provide habitat and improve water quality. But their benefits to communities and the ecosystem ...