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.