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Key Bridge Site to Open Tuesday for Limited Recreational Boat Traffic
For the first time since the Key Bridge collapsed in the early morning hours of March 26, recreational boaters who are currently trapped inside the bridge site or blocked from entering the Baltimore harbor will have one limited opportunity to enter or leave. The U.S. Coast Guard announced the plan...
World’s Largest Vinegar Plant Settles Baltimore Pollution Lawsuit for $1.3 Million
Pollution watchdog group Blue Water Baltimore has reached a settlement with the vinegar maker accused of discharging pollution that caused fish kills in the Jones Falls, which feeds the Inner Harbor and the Patapsco River. Fleischmann’s Vinegar Company, the largest vinegar maker in the world, is owned by Irish food...
Baltimore Charter Captain Brings Comfort to Families of Key Bridge Disaster Victims
A Baltimore charter captain has played a key role in bringing comfort to the family of Maynor Suazo Sandoval, one of the bridge workers who perished in the Key Bridge collapse. His body was recovered from the wreckage Friday. When the container ship Dali lost power and struck the Francis...
Pride of Baltimore II Returns to Home Port via Limited Key Bridge Channel
The Pride of Baltimore II is safely back home in Baltimore after almost three weeks of uncertainty following the Key Bridge collapse. On Monday, April 9, Pride of Baltimore, Inc. let Chesapeake Bay Magazine know the good news: quietly and without fanfare, the Pride II was able to return to her slip near the Port of Baltimore. It was a relief for all those involved and a sign of hope for a city that’s been hit hard by the bridge disaster.
Elizabeth River Youth Water Monitors Empower Kids to Test Water Quality
The Elizabeth River Project (ERP) and local schools have created a fantastic program to get students involved in the health of our local waterways. Youth Water Monitors ages 8-17, from grades 3 through 10, take water samples that help track the health of the waterways, and hopefully give notice to rising problems.
Maryland to Pay Shucking Houses More in 2024 for Oyster Shells Used in Oyster Recovery Efforts
Decades ago, old oyster shell was so plentiful it was a popular material to use on driveways. Today, shell is a precious commodity for oyster restoration efforts on the Bay. Old shells are needed as new homes for lab-grown baby oysters to attach to. They are raised in cages in the water and later planted—shells and all—onto sanctuary reefs.
Port of Baltimore Channel to Fully Reopen by End of May, One-Way Ship Traffic by End of April
Sooner than most people thought possible, the Port of Baltimore will begin letting ships pass through the site of the Key Bridge collapse. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) announced on Thursday their phased plan to open a channel large enough for commercial traffic to pass through and the Port to resume normal operations.
MPT’s Chesapeake Bay Week Celebrates 20th Year
Back for its 20th year, Chesapeake Bay Week presented by Maryland Public Television offers some of the best Bay-related programming available. From bridges to bivalves, critters to cuisine, Bay history, art, and culture gets its due on the small screen for an entire week. MPT’s lineup of features for the...
Faces of the Bay: Photographer Mark Hergan Captures Highs and Lows of the Port of Baltimore
The Port of Baltimore has had some notable events, including the Ever Forward grounding in 2020, the acquisition of massive cranes that allow larger ships to enter the Port, and—eclipsing the rest—the Key Bridge collapse less than two weeks ago. Bay photographer Mark Hergan has documented the port’s historic events and everyday commerce alike.
Boat of the Week: The Classic Mako 261
Once a classic, always a classic: this vintage 1976 Mako center console has proven to be a versatile, elegant workhorse, whether you’re chasing after prized catches, soaking in breathtaking sunsets, discovering secluded beaches, or unwinding at waterfront cafes. The Mako is as easy to run as it is to maintain, and it’s recently undergone a comprehensive refurbishment to provide many more years of enjoyment on the water.
CBM Adventures: Welcome to the Great Loop
If you’re considering crossing an adventure like cruising the Great Loop off your bucket list, it can be daunting to get the planning started. Curtis Stokes, of international yacht brokerage Curtis Stokes & Associates, Inc., specializes in Great Loop-ready boats. Here’s his primer for Chesapeake Bay Magazine on the first things to consider for this adventure.
MD, VA Osprey Festivals Brings Raptors Into Greater Focus
Around the Chesapeake Bay watershed, ospreys are known as harbingers of the spring. Their arrival home, after wintering in warmer climes, is the result of a migration often involving thousands of miles. But as many years as we’ve watched them return home to their estuary, how much do we actually know about these incredible raptors?
Maritime Merriment at the Bay Bridge Boat Show
What could be more fun than spending a day at our region’s premier spring festival of fiberglass? Visiting a venue in the heart of Chesapeake Country with hundreds of powerboats to peruse? On top of all those boats, seeing hundreds of nautically natured products and services on display?. Boaters...
Right Whale Mother Found Dead Without Calf Off Virginia Coast
Editor’s Note: This story contains an image and some details regarding the most recent right whale death that some may find disturbing. Please view at your discretion. The struggling North Atlantic right whale population has taken another hit in the mid-Atlantic region: a female whale, who had given birth to a calf in recent months, has been found dead off the coast of Virginia.
Look out for Leatherbacks: New Research Tracks Movement Through the Chesapeake Region
The world’s largest sea turtle may be closer than you think. Leatherback turtles, which migrate further and dive deeper than any other sea turtle, are also the third most abundant sea turtle found in Virginia’s waters. A new study looks at what these endangered turtles do during their...
Blocked from Port of Baltimore, Pride of Baltimore II Offers Deck Tours in Annapolis
Like most of us, Annapolis Harbormaster Beth Bellis and Pride of Baltimore II Senior Captain Jan C. Miles first learned of the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge early on the morning of March 26. Miles and Pride were not at home in Baltimore. The floating ambassador for Baltimore...
Temporary Shipping Channels Open as Crews Remove Key Bridge Wreckage
The response team working in the aftermath of the tragic Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse is working faster than many thought possible to clear the Patapsco River of wreckage and make the river passable—at least to shallow-draft vessels. Just six days after the bridge was struck by the container...
Rockfish Season in Limbo as Atlantic Commission Rejects MD, Potomac Management Plans
All fishing for striped bass in Maryland, Pennsylvania and the Potomac River could face a shutdown, unless fisheries managers in Atlantic coast states can resolve issues over how to meet new catch limits. After an at-times testy debate, the striped bass management board of the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission...
Hazardous Materials in Key Bridge Wreckage Halt Dive Operations
As the Key Bridge disaster response shifts to vehicle recovery and salvage operations, concerns are mounting about “hazardous conditions” and possibly harmful substances in the Patapsco River. On Thursday, March 28, recovery dive operations were paused because of hazardous conditions around the submerged wreckage and debris. Dive teams...
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