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The oyster population in Maryland's Chesapeake Bay more than tripled in the past 20 years
Maryland's oyster population has more than tripled in the past 20 years, according to data released Monday from the Maryland ...
Progress in teaching environmental literacy improves around Chesapeake Bay area after COVID-19 learning loss
Progress in teaching environmental education in Maryland has rebounded after a slight decline during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Katie Pumphrey’s Second Sandy Point-to-Inner Harbor Swim Taking Place on Tuesday
Artist and Ultra Marathon Open Water Swimmer Katie Pumphrey will once again embark on her history-making 24-mile “Bay to ...
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Maryland governor signs law supporting water quality and aquaculture in Chesapeake Bay
Maryland Governor Wes Moore has signed into law legislation designed to improve the health of the Chesapeake Bay and simplify ...
Chesapeake Bay, Orange Crush and, yes, bats get boosts as Maryland bills signed
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore on May 13 presided over the fourth bill signing ceremony of 2025, which included the Chesapeake Bay ...
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Chesapeake Bay’s oysters make a steady comeback
For the fifth year in a row, the oyster population in the Chesapeake Bay is doing well after decades of combating drought, disease, loss of habitat and overharvesting. The Maryland Department of ...
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Chesapeake Bay expert says more dolphin sightings means bay is recovering
Researchers break the Chesapeake Bay up into thirds for the purposes of watching and monitoring the dolphins. From the mouth of the Atlantic Ocean to the Virginia/Maryland state line is one-third ...
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Chesapeake Bay, Orange Crush and, yes, bats get boosts as Maryland bills signed
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore signed several bills into law, including the Chesapeake Bay Legacy Act. The Chesapeake Bay Legacy Act aims to improve water quality, promote regenerative agriculture ...