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.
Saltwater intrusion a threat to Eastern Shore farms. Here's how UMES is helping fight it.
Salt is lethal to crops typically grown on Delmarva — the corn, soybeans and wheat that become fodder for the region’s $5 billion chicken industry.
The Washington Post20d
An ancient fish is in danger, but research could salvage its future
Having obtained information on the archaeology of the Chesapeake region from our collaborator ... about 900 C.E. We also sampled from important colonial sites Jamestown (1607-1610) and ...
The Daily Progress24d
Chesapeake Bay in the crosshairs as EPA strips federal water protections
We must stand up for the well-being of our region’s people, the Chesapeake Bay, and its rivers and streams.” The deregulations come as the Chesapeake Bay Program, a regional partnership that ...
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Atlantic sturgeon were fished almost to extinction: DNA reveals how Chesapeake Bay population changed over centuries
Having obtained information on the archaeology of the Chesapeake region from our collaborator ... about 900 C.E. We also sampled from important colonial sites Jamestown (1607-1610) and ...
Book review: ‘A Perfect Frenzy’: Who torched Norfolk in 1776?
Blame the Patriots more than the cunning Dunmore. Norfolk native Andrew Lawler’s latest book is a lively gathering of ...