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Maryland's Chesapeake Bay saw historically low oxygen levels in June, after heavy rain in May, according to the state ...
Chesapeake Bay 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 ...
Perched on the Delaware-Maryland line like a sentry guarding seafood secrets, the Old Mill Crab House in Delmar has locals ...
Blue crab populations in the Chesapeake Bay took a sizable hit in 2025, marking a need for more cautious harvest regulations, some environmentalists say.
The broader Chesapeake Bay Watershed earned a C+ (57%), reflecting moderate health based on ecological, societal, and economic indicators.
Chlorophyll a and Water Clarity scores have declining long-term trends.” While overall Bay health slipped back to a C grade, overall Chesapeake Bay Watershed Health remained at a C+.
The health of the Chesapeake Bay declined in an annual report card on the nation's largest estuary released Tuesday.
The 2025 Chesapeake Bay Blue Crab Winter Dredge Survey has revealed an all-time low population. Here's what you need to know about the decline.
The Chesapeake Bay is more than a national treasure — it drives Virginia’s economy, creates countless jobs, sustains family farms and supports fisheries and local businesses.
The Chesapeake Bay Foundation said the executive order could set back decades of progress and that could harm the flavor and the finances around the Chesapeake Bay.
Officials point to new funding sources and a tone shift in Pennsylvania on the Chesapeake Bay. But with a new EPA in town, where does the cleanup go?
A new bill aimed at designating the Chesapeake Bay as part of the National Parks System is gaining traction among state lawmakers.