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Blue Catfish in the Chesapeake--Invasive and Tasty!

Blue catfish are voracious eaters, and they have few natural predators. Putting these invasive fish on your plate can help other species... Read more >
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NOAA Chesapeake Bay Office Field Team “Captures” Sturgeon on Sonar

The NCBO Field Team was using sonar to map critical habitat when it captured images including sturgeon... Read more >
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How Are Oysters and Oyster Reefs in Harris Creek Doing, Three Years Later?

A NOAA report details the health of some oyster reefs in Harris Creek, three years after restoration work.... Read more >
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