Tagged Stories: "University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science (UMCES)"
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Chesapeake Bay dead zone increases by 10 percent
October 13, 2017The above-average dead zone confirms early summer prediction
Read storyScientists help sturgeon on road to recovery
September 8, 2017Once-abundant prehistoric fish now rare sight in Bay waters
Read storyAbove-average dead zone predicted for Chesapeake Bay
June 14, 2017Spring nutrient loads from Susquehanna River expected to affect summer water quality
Read storyReport card shows steady recovery of Chesapeake Bay health
May 8, 2017Estuary received a 'C' grade from University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science
Read storyBy the Numbers: 458,000
October 18, 2016The average weight, in tons, of bay anchovy produced in the Chesapeake Bay each year
Read storyClean Air Act improves water quality in Chesapeake Bay
July 26, 2016Air quality improvements in Potomac River region boost health of Bay’s waters
Read storySlightly smaller-than-average dead zone predicted for Chesapeake Bay
June 13, 2016Size of low- to no-oxygen region predicted to be close to long-term average
Read storyUniversity of Maryland measures improvement in Chesapeake Bay health
May 17, 2016Estuary’s “C” grade is one of three highest since 1986
Read storyFish facing warmer waters
November 25, 2015Chesapeake Biological Laboratory holds long-term temperature record
Read storyScientists predict smaller than average dead zone for Chesapeake Bay
June 23, 2015Low spring nutrient loads should lead to improved summer water quality
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