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
Extensive cuts planned by the Trump administration to the Environmental Protection Agency’s budget and staff will drastically threaten the health and recovery of the Chesapeake Bay and its ...
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Bad news for the Chesapeake Bay: It’s getting hot
Global warming is increasing ocean temperatures at a rate that could have dire consequences for the largest estuary in the United States, according to a new study from the Batten School of Coastal ...
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Celebrate all things oysters during Chesapeake Oyster Week: Where to dine local and more
Chesapeake Oyster Week, taking place from March 21-31, 2025, celebrates the popular Eastern Shore seafood delicacy. Seafood enthusiasts can support Chesapeake Bay-friendly businesses participating ...