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NOAA Chesapeake Bay Office Releases Biennial Report to Congress

Update describes work on fisheries science, oyster restoration, environmental education, climate, observations, and more.
April 08, 2021 - Feature Story ,
New England/Mid-Atlantic
Two fishermen work to pull a striped bass on board their boat as snow falls Two fishermen work to pull a striped bass on board their boat as snow falls. Credit: Dave Harp.

Significant Progress for Chesapeake Bay Oyster Reef Restoration—Yes, Even in 2020

Despite challenges due to the pandemic, NOAA and partners continue restoration efforts in Maryland and Virginia.
February 09, 2021 - Feature Story ,
New England/Mid-Atlantic
An oyster reef A restored oyster reef in the Little Choptank River, Maryland, supports a range of other species. Credit: Oyster Recovery Partnership.

NOAA Habitat Science Plays Important Roles in Oyster Reef Restoration

Chesapeake Bay oyster restoration efforts rely on sonar surveys, habitat mapping, and monitoring for success.
August 31, 2018 - Feature Story ,
New England/Mid-Atlantic
A person on a boat wearing a NOAA life vest lowers monitoring equipment into the water NOAA scientist deploys visual inspection equipment.

NOAA and the Chesapeake Bay Program

A long-term partnership effort.
July 19, 2018 - Feature Story ,
New England/Mid-Atlantic
A clump of oysters The Chesapeake Bay Program has set a goal to restore native oysters to 10 Chesapeake Bay tributaries by 2025.

How Do Scientists Know Where the Fish Go?

Acoustic telemetry helps researchers keep tabs on individual fish and other critters as they migrate.
April 18, 2018 - Feature Story ,
New England/Mid-Atlantic
Two people examine a catfish on a boat Tracking catfish movements helps understand impact on food webs. Credit: Smithsonian Environmental Research Center.