The survey estimates approximately 238 million crabs currently live in the Bay, a decline of about 80 million from last year's count.

Oyster numbers are up this year, but they're nowhere near historic levels for the Chesapeake. So, oyster growers have teamed up to improve the health of the Chesapeake Bay.

Maryland's Chesapeake Bay is seeing a concerning drop in its population of blue crabs, ... The loss of critical crab habitat, such as underwater grasses, threatens the species.

Blue crab populations fell again, hitting the second-lowest number since Virginia and Maryland marine scientists began counting in 1990, the Maryland Department of Natural Resources said.

Chesapeake Channa can be found in every tidal river and creek within the middle bay region. The backwaters of the lower Dorchester County hold the greatest and most concentrated populations.

Chesapeake Rhythms. Special | 29m 1s Video has Closed Captions | CC. The migratory comings and goings of fish and fowl create a rhythm on the Chesapeake. Aired 04/22/2025 | Expires 04/22/2027 ...

Through his proposed “skinny budget,” which outlines White House priorities, advocates worry that President Donald Trump has signaled that federal funding for the Chesapeake Bay is at risk ...

Forecast Summary: May 7 – May 13: Great fishing weather is ahead with stable, warm conditions for Maryland Bay […] advertisement The Southern Maryland Chronicle ...

The Chesapeake Bay Executive Council, a group of governors and other environmental leaders, announced plans to revise the Chesapeake Bay Watershed Agreement. With the 2014 agreement, the council ...

Chesapeake Bay cleanup efforts have been a mixed bag, EPA reports. Groups working to clean up the bay hope to set new goals if 2025 goals go unmet.

CHESAPEAKE BAY, MD - Maryland lawmakers have announced nearly $3 million in federal funds to go towards habitat and wetland restoration projects throughout Maryland’s Chesapeake Bay watershed. U ...