In June, Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reported that the state’s shellfish aquaculture operations harvested a record 94,286 bushels of oysters in 2023. “Though the shellfish aquaculture harvest is small in comparison to the public fishery, it is growing … Continued
The NOAA Chesapeake Bay Office’s Biennial Report to Congress includes a snapshot of work completed during fiscal years 2019 and 2020. NOAA Chesapeake Bay Office Biennial Report to Congress Highlights: Completing the restoration of 350 acres of oyster reef in … Continued
Updated research from the Chesapeake Bay Program reveals a 38% decline in underwater grasses from the previous year, when the Bay may have supported up to 108,078 acres. Submerged aquatic vegetation (SAV) is critical to the Chesapeake Bay, providing food … Continued
The Chesapeake Bay score decreased in 2018, but maintained a C grade, according to the 2018 Chesapeake Bay Report Card issued by the University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science (UMCES). The decrease was due to extremely high precipitation last … Continued
The Chesapeake Bay Foundation’s (CBF) biennial State of the Bay Report score decreased one point this year to 33, equivalent to a D+. The drop was largely due to increased pollution and poor water clarity caused by record regional rainfall. … Continued