Tagged Stories: "fish"
Bass sanctuaries protect popular sport fish
May 20, 2013Scientists are learning more about largemouth bass to ensure the sustainability of the fishery.
Read storyMore habitat means more fish
May 9, 2013Investments in habitat conservation can strengthen fisheries and the economies that depend on them.
Read storyChemical contaminants persist across Chesapeake Bay watershed
January 22, 2013PCBs and mercury are among the most widespread toxins in our waterways, according to a new report.
Read storyFisheries commission limits menhaden harvest
December 17, 2012The controversial decision is meant to protect the critical species from continued overfishing.
Read storyNew study shows Anacostia fishermen are sharing, consuming contaminated fish
November 8, 2012Established outreach seems no match for anglers’ perceptions or community needs.
Read storyTagged brook trout reveal pristine health of Md.’s Savage River
April 23, 2012Scientists use brook trout as an indicator of the health of the Chesapeake's local streams and rivers
Read storyScientists to develop management plan for invasive catfish
March 2, 2012Blue and flathead catfish are two invasive species that threaten the Chesapeake Bay's rivers.
Read storyFour rare Chesapeake Bay “oddities” to learn about this leap year
February 27, 2012While Chesapeake folklore doesn't mention Feb. 29, we decided to take this opportunity to mention a few Bay “oddities."
Read storyAtlantic sturgeon in Chesapeake Bay officially declared endangered
January 31, 2012The federal government has officially declared the Chesapeake Bay’s Atlantic sturgeon an endangered species.
Read storyScientists suspect multiple yearly spawning runs for Atlantic sturgeon in James River
September 22, 2011Scientists are examining the possibility that Atlantic sturgeon may spawn more than once per year in the James River.
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