Shellfish Success: Bay Scallops Surge on Virginia’s Eastern Shore
As Chesapeake Bay scientists track concerning downward trends among species like striped bass, osprey chicks,
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The Witching Hour: SUP “Witches Paddles” are a Growing Trend on the Bay
It’s an arresting sight to behold on the Bay: the silhouette of a couple dozen
Family-Owned Schooner Woodwind Gets New Owners, Adds Sailing Star Power
It’s an Annapolis tradition. Almost every day, visitors set sail on the Schooner Woodwind (or
Youth Learn the Ropes in the Great Chesapeake Bay Schooner Race
It’s one of the coolest sights on the Bay each year: a sailing race from
New Study Finds Osprey Breeding Struggles Worsened Throughout the Bay in 2025
Recently, much has been written—and debated—about the decline of successful osprey breeding in the Chesapeake
Yum! Eastern Shore Angler Breaks Maryland Record for Albacore Tuna
A Maryland man has set a new state record for longfin tuna (albacore). Marc Spagnola,
Conowingo Dam Owners to Pay $340 Million for Environmental Safeguards
It took three years to build the 94-foot-high Conowingo Dam that towers above the Susquehanna
New Marine Trades Apprenticeship Launches in Annapolis
It’s no secret that the marine trades have a workforce shortage. The City of Annapolis,
Boating Title & Registration Fee Hike Takes Effect
Oct. 1, 2025, marks the start of crisp fall temperatures, falling leaves, and higher boating
MD Air National Guard’s Last Flying Squadron Deactivated
People who live near Middle River will no longer get to see the iconic A-10s
Scientists Use Parasites to Track Bay Crab Population
A new study from the Virginia Institute of Marine Science showed that a species of parasitic worm
Waterman Charged, Accused of Destroying Recreational Crabber’s Gear
It’s an age-old question: who has rights to a Chesapeake Bay crabbing spot? Is it