Biologists in Maryland and Virginia recently completed annual surveys of juvenile striped bass and other species in waters of the Chesapeake Bay. Preliminary results of the surveys suggest that 2018 was a productive spawning season for several iconic fish species, including … Continued
The 2018-2019 Maryland public oyster harvest season will open Oct. 1 and run through March 31, 2019, according to the Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR). During the first month of the season, oyster harvesting is limited to watermen using … Continued
The Maryland blue crab season officially opens April 1, 2018 in the Chesapeake Bay and its tidal tributaries as well as the Atlantic Ocean and coastal bays, according to the Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR). “Crabbing is a unique … Continued
Results of the Maryland Department of Natural Resources 2017 Chesapeake Bay young-of-year striped bass survey indicates above average spawning rates. The annual survey’s index is 13.2, above the 64-year average of 11.7. The striped bass, known locally as rockfish, is … Continued
The 2016 Oyster Reef Monitoring Report indicates that oyster reefs restored in Harris Creek in 2013 are highly successful. The Report provides data and analysis that show that 97% of those reefs met the requirements for oyster density (at least … Continued