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Noticed a greenish-yellow coating on Chesapeake Bay, other waterways? Here's what it is.
Have you noticed a greenish-yellow coating on rivers and the Chesapeake this April? It's bad news for both allergy suffers ...
Column: Menhaden study delay leaves important questions unanswered
A proposed study of the Chesapeake Bay’s menhaden population was delayed again, leaving officials and researchers without ...
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Maryland Anglers Tackle Blue Catfish in 2025 Tournaments
Maryland anglers are gearing up for a series of 2025 fishing tournaments aimed at curbing the spread of invasive blue catfish ...
Atlantic sturgeon were fished almost to extinction − ancient DNA reveals how Chesapeake Bay population changed over centuries
Research that combined archaeology, history and ecology provides a nuanced understanding of the past that could help conservationists better plan for the future.
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Blue catfish are invasive to the Chesapeake Bay. By eating them, Virginians can help save the bay.
Catfish are typically freshwater fish, but wildlife managers did ... from the company to help manage the invasive species in the Chesapeake Bay. (Billy Schuerman / The Virginian-Pilot) Rowley ...
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Federal bill aims to reduce invasive blue catfish in the Chesapeake Bay
These fish can grow up to 80 pounds ... This stems from the fact that the catfish are not native to the Chesapeake Bay, but rather are an invasive species. They were brought to Virginia waters ...
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.