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Tagged Stories: "striped bass"

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Juvenile striped bass numbers low in both Maryland and Virginia

November 25, 2024

Habitat pressure is impeding reproduction for the Bay’s signature fish

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Scientist drops a striped bass back into the water from the boat.

My Clean Water Story: Peter Tango

November 18, 2022

Our monitoring coordinator is still trying to scratch the “water quality itch”

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The Bay’s fisheries are feeling the heat

May 6, 2021

NOAA’s annual Mid-Atlantic State of the Ecosystem shares the latest risks and trends for our marine species

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Chesapeake Bay sees health score decline by one point, but retain D+ grade

January 6, 2021

Chesapeake Bay Foundation praises nutrient reductions; raises concerns over striped bass

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Iconic critters of the Chesapeake

October 4, 2018

Meet some of your animal neighbors

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An iconic Chesapeake species continues to rebound

March 14, 2018

Annual juvenile striped bass index indicates a healthy population of youngsters

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Rockfish return to find a changing Chesapeake region

May 16, 2017

As region develops, striped bass face new challenges

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A hopeful recovery for striped bass

January 6, 2017

After sharp declines in the 1970s and 80s, striped bass populations rebound

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Researchers observe ‘robust’ rockfish reproduction, spawning success

October 22, 2015

Tracking young-of-the-year helps scientists evaluate the health of the striped bass stock

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Striped bass reproduction is up in the Chesapeake Bay

October 23, 2013

Young-of-the-year rockfish have rebounded in Maryland and Virginia waters.

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