The collapse of the Francis Scott Bridge in 2024 impacted wildlife in the Patapsco River and the Chesapeake Bay.

ONE OYSTER SHELL CAN BECOME A HOME FOR MANY MORE, RIGHT? SO EAT OYSTERS, RECYCLE SHELLS. THEY ALL GO BACK INTO THE CHESAPEAKE BAY, POPULATED WITH NEW JUVENILE OYSTERS. AND JUST TO MAKE IT CLEAR ...

To Capt. Robert Newberry, chairman of the Delmarva Fisheries Association, which represents watermen, the new data is evidence that a healthy oyster population can coexist with a strong oyster harvest.

Chesapeake Oyster Week, taking place from March 21-31, 2025, celebrates the popular Eastern Shore seafood delicacy. Seafood enthusiasts can support Chesapeake Bay-friendly businesses participating ...

SUPPORT FOR BILLS TO AID PROGRESS MADE SO FAR. FUNDING FOR OYSTER RESTORATION IN CHESAPEAKE BAY RECOVERY IS IN JEOPARDY ON A STATE AND FEDERAL LEVEL. THE SINGLE ENTREE PICNIC AT LAWYERS MALL AIMS ...

The Maryland Department of Natural Resources' annual Fall Oyster Survey shows that oyster populations in the Chesapeake Bay are thriving, with strong reproductive success and population growth.

Restoration alternatives for the native oyster in Chesapeake Bay are underway, with ecological restoration teams working to rehabilitate degraded habitat and target the planting of hatchery ...

Chesapeake Bay oysters had another good year in 2024, new Maryland data shows. Oyster reproduction levels were above the median for the fifth straight year, according to the Maryland Department of ...