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‘Winter jellyfish’ basks in cold Bay waters
January 20, 2017When temperatures drop, the lion’s mane jellyfish thrives
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Six ways to enjoy the Chesapeake region in winter
December 15, 2015Shorter days and chilly temperatures don't have to keep you from exploring
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Winter wildlife in the Chesapeake Bay watershed
March 6, 2014The mid-Atlantic boasts a variety of wildlife viewing opportunities for year-round nature seekers.
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Capturing sea ducks on the Chesapeake Bay
March 22, 2012Take a midnight trip on the icy Bay to learn how scientists brave sleep deprivation and frigid weather to monitor sea ducks.
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Building a home for birds on Maryland’s Poplar Island
March 8, 2012Biologists collect discarded Christmas trees to build bird nesting habitat on a restored island in the Chesapeake Bay.
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Maryland’s wintering waterfowl population down slightly in 2012
February 28, 2012Scientists counted fewer ducks, geese and swans wintering along Md.’s Chesapeake Bay and Atlantic shorelines in 2012.
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Nine native Chesapeake Bay plants that look beautiful in winter
January 30, 2012Learn about native plants that can provide food and habitat for wildlife year round
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Six great spots to explore the outdoors this winter
December 19, 2011Here are six great places across the Chesapeake Bay watershed to experience activities you can only enjoy in winter.
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Six Chesapeake Bay animals best seen in winter
December 5, 2011Get your winter critter-fix by learning about these six beautiful Bay animals that are most common during our coldest months.
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Chesapeake Bay blue crab population at second-highest level since 1997, according to scientists
April 19, 2011The Chesapeake Bay's blue crab population is at its second-highest level since 1997.
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