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Could blue crabs weather a changing climate?
August 24, 2017Researchers work to predict how warming temperatures, increased acidity might affect iconic crustaceans
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Oyster shells show evidence of early human pollution of Chesapeake Bay
April 24, 2017Humans have dramatically increased nitrogen in the estuary since the early 19th century, study finds
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Oyster restoration advances in six Chesapeake Bay tributaries
April 13, 2017Latest reports from Maryland, Virginia outline progress to restore oyster reefs
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‘Hand-crafting’ oysters in the Lynnhaven River
April 12, 2017Pleasure House Oysters benefit from small-scale, local approach to oyster farming
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Bay Program partners approve oyster aquaculture as best management practice
February 27, 2017Experts examine crediting pollution reductions of private oyster aquaculture
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Recycling materials to rebuild oyster reefs
December 9, 2016Concrete and shells make up the foundation of an oyster-filled Elizabeth River
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Flood Buckets: South River Federation repurposes paint buckets to grow oysters
December 7, 2016John Flood works with nonprofit to restore oysters to the South River
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Keeping oysters safe and appetizing year-round
September 15, 2016Only eating oysters in “R” months may be outdated advice
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Oyster populations show improvement in Maryland sanctuaries, study finds
August 2, 2016Recent years show population growth inside sanctuaries, decline within harvested areas
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Not your grandfather’s oyster company
June 16, 2016A new generation looks to aquaculture to harvest this iconic food
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