Experts believe these findings could soon shape the future of restoration efforts Getty New study shows oyster filter feeding has significantly reduced the presence of Hematodinium perezi The parasite ...

Maryland requested a federal disaster declaration for the Chesapeake Bay oyster fishery Friday, after a perfect storm of bad weather and headline-grabbing environmental incidents depressed the market.

Editorial: Falling stocks of menhaden are having a big impact on vital Chesapeake Bay species. It’s time for Virginia to do something about it.

Discover the best crab decks in Maryland with fresh seafood waterfront views and lively summer vibes perfect for locals and visitors alike.

Oysters famously filter their surrounding water, but it turns out they are removing more than algae and excess nutrients. New research from William & Mary's Batten School of Coastal & Marine Sciences ...

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In the salty, brackish waters of the Chesapeake Bay, a silent guardian sits amid swaying aquatic grasses, patrolling and protecting its marine life from diseases and dirtiness. Unlike most animals, ...

Chesapeake Bay blue crab populations fell again, hitting the second-lowest number since Virginia and Maryland marine scientists began counting in 1990, the Maryland Department of Natural Resources ...

Located right on Kent Narrows, this place has been serving up some of the finest seafood on the Eastern Shore for decades, ...

There are only a handful of screw-pile lighthouses left in America, and one of the best-preserved examples sits in a charming ...

The largest oyster reef restoration in the world is over three square miles and brings many benefits to the ecosystem ...

Many Maryland watermen have been stuck on land for weeks because parts of the Chesapeake Bay and its tributaries remain frozen over, leaving some oystermen out of work during peak season. Life-long ...