With The Chesapeake Bay Oyster Population Faltering, A Focus On Restoration Aims To Help Change Tide Of Bay's Overall Health
They act as nature's filter. Oysters, helping pump life back into the Chesapeake Bay.
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They act as nature's filter. Oysters, helping pump life back into the Chesapeake Bay.
Forty four pounds of cocaine was seized from a freighter anchored in the Chesapeake Bay near Annapolis, federal officials said Thursday.
The Coast Guard rescued a 57 year-old man who was reportedly suffering mild hypothermia symptoms, after his sailboat was hit by severe weather around three miles southwest of Wolf Trap Light in the Chesapeake Bay on Friday.
For the past five decades, photographer Bill Portlock has captured beautiful images of the Chesapeake all while educating those in the area about the importance of the Bay.
For the past five decades, photographer Bill Portlock has captured beautiful images of the Chesapeake all while educating those in the area about the importance of the Bay.
The Chesapeake Bay Foundation said Thursday it added more than 14 million oysters to Maryland's waters last year despite the pandemic.
The nation's largest estuary is still getting a D+ grade for its overall health, according to a report released Tuesday by the Chesapeake Bay Foundation.
Crews have suspended their search for a driver after a truck crashed off a bridge and into the Chesapeake Bay in southern Virginia on Tuesday morning, the U.S. Coast Guard said.
The COVID-19 pandemic could lead to an oyster shortage in the Chesapeake Bay, but the Shell Recycling Alliance is hoping to change that.
Dead-zone conditions in the Chesapeake Bay were "considerably less" in 2020 than in previous years, thanks in part to cool temperatures, a new report concluded.
A Maryland man has completed his a trip across the Chesapeake Bay on a paddleboard!
The funding is a part of a $2.2 million award for 18 environmental education projects throughout the Chesapeake Bay Watershed.
Two Maryland man are working to raise awareness about the importance of oysters in the Chesapeake Bay.
The attorneys general of Maryland, Washington, D.C., Delaware and Virginia have sued the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, accusing it of not requiring Pennsylvania and New York to develop sufficient plans to reduce Chesapeake Bay pollution.
Multiple waterspouts were reported in the Chesapeake Bay in southern Maryland on Wednesday.
Maryland and Virginia, two of the three states that make up 90 percent of the watershed are on target to reach their goals. The third, Pennsylvania, isn't faring as well.
The Chesapeake Bay Foundation says the health of the nation's largest estuary is continuing to improve. But it says Pennsylvania still isn't doing enough to reduce the amount of pollution that's flowing into the bay from the state.
A Dorchester County man has set a new state fishing record, Chesapeake Bay Division, for sheepshead.
The National Weather Services says waterspouts were spotted in along parts of the Chesapeake Bay Friday morning.
A new report says that underwater grasses in the Chesapeake Bay have declined by nearly 40 percent.
An Annapolis man is planning to attempt an ambitious 240 mile paddle board journey down the Chesapeake Bay to raise money for planting oysters in the Bay.
A rare meteotsunami formed in the Chesapeake Bay as thunderstorms rolled through Maryland Monday night.
Natural Resources Police have recovered a body in the Chesapeake Bay in Queen Anne's County, DNR officials confirmed Sunday night.
Researchers are predicting a slightly smaller-than-average oxygen dead zone in the Chesapeake Bay this year.
The survey found there was a total of 405 million crabs in the bay, down from an estimated 594 million in 2019 but still within the average for the past 30 years.
Gas prices have shot up almost 90 cents a gallon over the past month in Maryland, according to AAA Mid-Atlantic, leading to an emergency push by Republican lawmakers to temporarily suspend the state's gas tax.
Immigrant advocacy group We Are CASA stood with some Maryland legislators pushing for the passage of two bills they say will protect immigrant communities.
Three employees were injured — one critically — in a thermal explosion Friday evening at a warehouse in Carroll County, according to fire officials.
A Baltimore Police officer accused of chasing a person with his patrol vehicle will stand trial in mid-August, according to the City State's Attorney's Office.
A man has pleaded guilty to murder in connection with a 2024 shooting at a Baltimore apartment that left another man dead, according to the Baltimore City State's Attorney's Office.
Gas prices have shot up almost 90 cents a gallon over the past month in Maryland, according to AAA Mid-Atlantic, leading to an emergency push by Republican lawmakers to temporarily suspend the state's gas tax.
Much milder air returns to Maryland Friday through the weekend.
Multiple people have been transported to the hospital with injuries after an explosion took place at a Carroll County greenhouse facility on Friday afternoon.
Immigrant advocacy group We Are CASA stood with some Maryland legislators pushing for the passage of two bills they say will protect immigrant communities.
A Baltimore Police officer accused of chasing a person with his patrol vehicle will stand trial in mid-August, according to the City State's Attorney's Office.
Marylanders are reacting to the United States and Israel's military strike on Iran.
The Ravens said they "clearly made an error" and won't appeal the ruling.
A Howard County Police officer responded to a call last weekend that really got his goat.
Chilly night ahead with some frost possible west of I-95. Warmer weather returns this weekend.
Storm threat continues Thursday with high heat added to the mix too during the afternoon.
Dr. Tyrone Stanley, coordinator and assistant professor of Musical Theatre in the Fine and Performing Arts Program, shares what makes Morgan's fine arts program so special and upcoming performance information.
Fort McHenry in Baltimore is preparing for cherry blossom season. Peak bloom is expected between April 3 and April 5.
WJZ makes a visit to The Spa at the Hotel at the University of Maryland.
Medspa and business owner, Keiarna Stewart, shares her journey on how she got into the beauty and wellness space.
F.W. Haxel is installing banners for the Baltimore Orioles' upcoming season.
Star pass rusher Maxx Crosby said he was "livid" after the Baltimore Ravens backed out of the trade that would have sent two first-round draft picks to the Las Vegas Raiders.
Bryce Harris had 19 points and 14 rebounds, and he sank a turnaround jumper with 13 seconds remaining that sent Howard to its first NCAA Tournament victory in program history, 86-83 over UMBC in the First Four on Tuesday night.
Two Morgan State University wrestlers are competing in the NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships. It's the first time in the program's history.
Baltimore Orioles star Gunnar Henderson hit a clutch home run in Team USA's 2-1 win over the Dominican Republican in the semifinals of the World Baseball Classic on Sunday.
Trey Hendrickson had a close-up view of the Ravens for several seasons while playing for the Cincinnati Bengals — and even if he hadn't been in the same division, he'd have been well aware of the talent Baltimore possessed.
With oil markets paralyzed by the U.S.-Iran war, the Trump administration says it could escort ships through the Strait of Hormuz — a massive undertaking that experts say could already be in the preparatory stages.
The war, which shows no signs of ending soon, has disrupted oil exports from the region, driven fuel prices far higher worldwide and upended global air travel.
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore, considered a 2028 presidential contender, is planning a series of commencement addresses in May as he broadens his national profile.
Wait times to get through security hit two hours in New Orleans and over three hours in Houston as TSA staffing took a hit amid the partial government shutdown.
National Transportation Safety Board member Todd Inman called the allegations against him false and a "political hit job."
Nearly 200 families were expected to shop at the 10th annual Christmas Store, hosted by the University of Maryland, Baltimore, and The Foundry Church on Friday.
After a loved one became a victim of sexual assault, a Maryland family is on a mission to prevent it among teens.
Over 400 future star chefs took over Baltimore on Saturday for a National Culinary Cook-off.
Chopped Broadway Bodega & Deli is making its mark as the first Black- and women-owned bodega in Fells Point, bringing the unmistakable flavors of a classic New York bodega to Baltimore.
'I Believe in Me Girls' held its fifth annual workshop on Saturday to empower young women while introducing them to a variety of career opportunities in the creative industry.
Senator Kagan said this bill will limit what she calls "bait and switch" and price gouging.
The Maryland Department of Emergency Management increased the State Activation Level from Normal to Partial on Friday morning in response to a Microsoft outage that has paralyzed systems worldwide.
Neighbors in one west Baltimore neighborhood are figuring out what to do for groceries, due to the Giant Food location in Edmondson Village closing next month.
A string of recalls connected to Wisconsin-based supplier Schreiber Foods has now extended to Aldi stores after similar recalls at Hy-Vee and other grocery chains.
The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration is asking to move marijuana to Schedule III, alongside ketamine and some anabolic steroids
New flights to both U.S. and Caribbean destinations are coming to BWI in 2026.
After three decades of serving customers on the Baltimore waterfront, The Cheesecake Factory is closing its Inner Harbor location.
The company voluntarily issued the recall on September 23.
The Baltimore Tech Hub, one of 31 federal "Tech Hubs" designated last year, was skipped for a cut of $504 million in the first round of funding for the program.
Primanti Bros. on Tuesday announced plans to expand to the Baltimore region this spring.
Mixed nuts from Ohio-based Mellace Family Brands sold at some Wegmans stores could be tainted with Salmonella, FDA warns.
The company voluntarily issued the recall on September 23.
With open enrollment starting soon, employees could get sticker shock, with their costs expected to rise 6% to 7% for 2026, a new study says.
After WJZ shed light on a rat infestation plaguing one Towson community, Baltimore County officials say they are now taking action.
Recalled supplemental shakes were distributed to hospitals and long-term care facilities nationwide, federal officials say.
Bobby J. Brown's breakout role was as a police officer on HBO's "The Wire." He appeared in 12 episodes across four seasons.
Bad Bunny took the stage at halftime for the 2026 Super Bowl. Here's who else performed at Super Bowl 60.
Music's biggest night returned Sunday with the 68th annual Grammy Awards. Here is how to watch and stream and what to know.
James Ransone, the actor who played Ziggy Sobotka in the HBO series "The Wire" and appeared in many other TV shows and movies, has died.
Director Rob Reiner and wife, Michele, were found dead in their Los Angeles home, sources told CBS News, in what police called an apparent homicide.
Cutter Martin has your Friday evening forecast | 3/20/2026
The chance of rain spikes this evening, followed by another round of rain Sunday night.
WJZ-TV meteorologist Steve Sosna has your latest weather forecast.
Warmer weather, chances of rain are in Maryland forecast
Spring brings warmer weather into Maryland
Gas prices have shot up almost 90 cents a gallon over the past month in Maryland, according to AAA Mid-Atlantic, leading to an emergency push by Republican lawmakers to temporarily suspend the state's gas tax.
Gas prices have shot up almost 90 cents a gallon over the past month in Maryland, according to AAA Mid-Atlantic, leading to an emergency push by Republican lawmakers to temporarily suspend the state's gas tax.
Immigrant advocacy group We Are CASA stood with some Maryland legislators pushing for the passage of two bills they say will protect immigrant communities.
Cutter Martin has your Friday evening forecast | 3/20/2026
A 44-year-old man was arrested and charged with murder after a shooting in a Pikesville neighborhood left a 43-year-old man dead on Thursday, according to Baltimore County police.