Legislation could ban the Department of Natural Resources from dredging oyster shells from the Man O’ War Shoal. This would directly counteract the Department of Natural Resources’ proposed Man O’ War Shoal Dredging Project, which would use the old shells recovered from the reef to establish new oyster habitats in the Chesapeake Bay’s tributaries.
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Museum uses oysters to highlight Annapolis, Chesapeake Bay history
When it comes to learning about Maryland’s seafood history past and present, there’s a little known museum in Annapolis where visitors can find out all about it through some hands experiences.
Shell recycling: It’s about the bay
ANNAPOLIS, Maryland — At 7:30 a.m., outside of the Oyster Recovery Partnership office and by the trunk of his 2008 Toyota Corolla, Wayne Witzke traded his slides for a pair of brown rubber boots. The bearded man hopped into a…
State slashes oyster restoration acreage goal
ANNAPOLIS, Maryland — The state of Maryland has decided to reduce the large-scale oyster restoration project goal in the Little Choptank River after boaters ran aground at another sanctuary and some of the man-made reefs there had to be rebuilt.…
360 video: Oyster aquaculture seeks to preserve Eastern Shore industry
HOOPERS ISLAND, Maryland – Disease and pollution destroyed the Chesapeake Bay oyster population, leaving it at about one percent of historic levels. Scientists, politicians and watermen are exploring aquaculture as a way to help rebuild the population and preserve the Eastern Shore way of life.
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.
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.
Bay to Plate: Special Maryland Program Looks to Involve Restaurants to Restore Bay
A special Maryland program is encouraging seafood lovers to eat more seafood to help restore the Chesapeake Bay.
Restoration Projects Lay Groundwork for Chesapeake Bay Oyster Recovery
Five-year oyster reef-building project comes to an end as volunteers drop 50 reef balls into the Chesapeake Bay.