A more acidic bay could make it more difficult for mollusks, such as oysters, to build their shells through a process called calcification. But it could help crustaceans, such as blue crabs, build their shells more quickly. This could disrupt the evolutionary balance of the two because blue crabs prey on oysters.
Cardin, Fellow Senators Vow Action on Climate Change
Sen. Ben Cardin and other members of the Climate Action Task Force are planning to “wake up Congress” and make noise about climate change
Anti-Fracking Protesters Await General Assembly Members on Opening Day
More than 75 protesters and members of environmental organizations, such as the Sierra Club and the Chesapeake Climate Action Network, met in front of the State House for an anti-fracking rally on the opening day of the General Assembly.
Police Crack Down on Maryland Oyster Poaching
The weeks before Christmas tend to be the most active for illegal oyster harvesting on the Chesapeake Bay.
Maryland Tries to Restore Dwindling Bay Grasses
Bay grasses provide an important line of defense against severe coastal storms, but scientists are finding significant declines in the health and diversity of grasses in the Chesapeake.
Heavy Winter Snows Could Yield Big Summer Chesapeake Algae Blooms
Heavy winter snowfalls in Maryland could lead to above-average levels of summertime bacteria and toxic algae blooms in the Chesapeake Bay.
Perdue Farms Gives $50,000 to Oyster Restoration
From the chicken farm to the Chesapeake Bay, Perdue Farms is offering a helping hand to oyster restoration.
Maryland Lab Artificially Grows Oysters For Bay
One Maryland lab is using science to artificially create, feed and grow oyster larvae — no bigger than a grain of sand — in order to help restore the health of the Chesapeake Bay.
Oyster Shell Recycling Program Faces Problems
Shell collection delays and confusion over tax incentives have recently caused setbacks in the region’s oyster shell recycling campaign, which has recently taken on new ownership.
New Regs Could Mean Chicken Litter Business Flies The Coop
As Maryland prepares to implement new regulations on phosphorus, those in the chicken litter business are worried their industry could fall apart.