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Applications for FY18 Fisheries Research Project Accepted through April 26

This year's NCBO Fisheries Science Program will focus on links between habitat and summer flounder and black sea bass.... Read more >
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Icy Waters: What Does the Future Hold for Bay Critters?

Extreme cold weather means the NOAA Chesapeake Bay Office's buoy system has experienced icing and fronzen sensors. The NCBO field team is responding.... Read more >
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B-WET Environmental Education Funding Proposals to Be Accepted through March 9, 2018

The NOAA Chesapeake Bay Office has released details on requirements and the process for applying for FY18 Bay Watershed Education and Training (B-WET) funding.... Read more >
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