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Chesapeake Bay Watermen Battle With Cold and Ice
This winter’s combination of cold and ice are making life difficult for Chesapeake Bay watermen.
Ice Breaking Ships Help Keep Chesapeake Waters Safe
Throughout Maryland, watermen haven’t been able to work for days at a time because of one of the state’s coldest winters in more than three years. They rely on the state’s icebreaker boats to clear the waterways.
DNR Breaks Ice to Help Watermen
Maryland Department of Natural Resources ice breakers hit the frozen waters around the Chesapeake Bay to open up the channels for area watermen who’ve been frozen out of business since the sub-freezing temperatures hit the area.
Regulations Threaten Maryland’s Watermen Tradition
Watermen, who have been harvesting Maryland’s seafood for centuries, say added regulations threaten their livelihood.
Legislators Push to Make Soft-Shell Crab State Sandwich
Both the Maryland House and Senate heard a bill Thursday that would make the soft-shell crab sandwich Maryland’s state sandwich. Legislators say it will be economically beneficial for watermen.
Call for Oyster Moratorium Fails to Sway Watermen, Officials
The Chesapeake Bay’s oyster population is so low that scientists recommended a complete halt on oyster harvesting in a study published in August. But a moratorium has not gained traction among watermen and state officials.