The commission was expected to adopt protective measures that would reduce angler harvest of striped bass in the bay.
The Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission voted Oct. 29 to maintain the current striped bass management rules for 2026.
As debate over the sustainability of the menhaden fishery in the Chesapeake Bay continues between the fishing industry and ...
The Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission approved a 20 percent reduction in the Atlantic menhaden fishing quota for ...
The process of harvesting underwater grass seeds for replanting in the Chesapeake Bay is time- and labor-intensive — but ...
The coastwide catch limit will be reduced by 20%, which is less than environmental and recreational fishing groups had hoped ...
A new study out of the University of Maryland is shedding more light on a long-standing concern: the Chesapeake Bay is getting warmer, and it’s not just a gradual trend. Scientists are now identifying ...
Chesapeake Biological Laboratory, Virginia Institute of Marine Science, and NOAA scientists to develop a plan for a ...
WASHINGTON, DC / ACCESS Newswire / October 27, 2025 / At a Chesapeake Bay Foundation (CBF) event titled "The Impacts of ...