Tagged Stories: "University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science (UMCES)"
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Chesapeake Bay dead zone increases by 10 percent
October 13, 2017The above-average dead zone confirms early summer prediction
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Scientists help sturgeon on road to recovery
September 8, 2017Once-abundant prehistoric fish now rare sight in Bay waters
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Above-average dead zone predicted for Chesapeake Bay
June 14, 2017Spring nutrient loads from Susquehanna River expected to affect summer water quality
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Report card shows steady recovery of Chesapeake Bay health
May 8, 2017Estuary received a 'C' grade from University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science
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By the Numbers: 458,000
October 18, 2016The average weight, in tons, of bay anchovy produced in the Chesapeake Bay each year
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Clean Air Act improves water quality in Chesapeake Bay
July 26, 2016Air quality improvements in Potomac River region boost health of Bay’s waters
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Slightly smaller-than-average dead zone predicted for Chesapeake Bay
June 13, 2016Size of low- to no-oxygen region predicted to be close to long-term average
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University of Maryland measures improvement in Chesapeake Bay health
May 17, 2016Estuary’s “C” grade is one of three highest since 1986
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Fish facing warmer waters
November 25, 2015Chesapeake Biological Laboratory holds long-term temperature record
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Scientists predict smaller than average dead zone for Chesapeake Bay
June 23, 2015Low spring nutrient loads should lead to improved summer water quality
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