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A Blue View: Bay-friendly Seafood

The Chesapeake Bay is chock-full of delicious—and sustainable—seafood. It’s all about smart choices, seasonality and sometimes venturing outside of your comfort zone. Read More

Published 10/20/2015
A Headstart for Maryland's Terrapins!

The beginning of September means cooler evenings, schools back in session and terrapin hatchlings! Read More

Published 9/3/2015
A Blue View: How We Saved the Osprey

If you’ve ever visited the Chesapeake Bay, chances are you’ve seen an osprey—or at least spotted one of their conspicuous nests. But not too long ago, the osprey was a rare sight. Read More

Published 8/11/2015
A New Day For The Osprey

If you’ve ever wondered whether it’s possible to make a positive difference for the environment amid all the doom and gloom, the answer is a resounding yes. Need proof? Here it is: the osprey. Read More

Published 8/4/2015
Manatee Spotted in the Chesapeake Bay

A manatee was sighted in the Chesapeake Bay last night. Read More

Published 7/15/2015
Baltimore's Inner Harbor Receives an F

The Baltimore Harbor Report Card, released today, rated the health of our city’s waters as an F. Read More

Published 6/4/2015 by Laura Bankey, Director of Conservation
Report Finds Maryland Crab Cakes are Rarely the Real Deal

Today, Oceana has offered a sobering perspective on a dish long enjoyed and celebrated in the Chesapeake Bay region: the Maryland crab cake. Read More

Published 4/1/2015
Happy Maryland Day!

From sloping mountains to shrouded forests and the sandy eastern shore, Maryland is bursting with scenic landscapes and abundant wildlife. In celebration of Maryland Day, we’re highlighting just a few of the state’s natural treasures! Read More

Published 3/25/2015
Trawling for Trash in the Chesapeake Bay

Can this innovative research project help rid the Chesapeake Bay of harmful plastics? Read More

Published 11/10/2014
Help Bring Back Maryland's Native Oyster Populations!

On the evening of October 2nd, local chefs, oyster farmers, watermen, scientists, policy-makers, educators and seafood connoisseurs will gather at the National Aquarium for the Oyster Recovery Partnership’s (ORP) annual Mermaid’s Kiss event. Read More

Published 9/26/2014

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