The collapse of the Francis Scott Bridge in 2024 impacted wildlife in the Patapsco River and the Chesapeake Bay.

Maryland oyster growers and Chesapeake Bay advocates held an oyster roast in Annapolis to entice lawmakers to support bills to protect the mollusks.

Animals need healthy levels of oxygen in the water to survive. In 2024, environmental groups reported that the Chesapeake Bay dead zone was at a near-average size, but despite progress ...

The good news is that Chesapeake Bay Retrievers have a relatively long lifespan for a large dog. These robust dogs can live for between 10 and 13 years. The breed carries a few inherited diseases ...

Past grants have paid for constructing oyster reefs, which provide food and habitats for other animals, act as natural filters and serve as barriers to storms and tides. Maryland Congresswoman Sarah ...

The Chesapeake Bay, the largest estuary in the U.S., spans 64,000 square miles across six states and Washington, D.C. It also supports more than 3,600 species of plants and animals and contributes ...