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Remodeling the Bay Means Showcasing Your Water View
If you’re lucky enough to own a home on the water in the Chesapeake Bay region, you want to make the most of every bit of that waterfront view. But some home designs waste valuable waterside square footage and miss out on the best vistas. We go inside a...
MD Oyster Growers to Plant Pacific Oyster Shells in Chesapeake Bay
As Chesapeake Bay oyster restoration crews and aquaculturists’ need for recycled oyster shell continues to grow, Maryland is going out of state—way out of state—to supplement the local supply. In lower Dorchester County, two hulking mounds of oyster shells dwarf docked workboats and nearby storage sheds. John...
VA Osprey Researchers Find Unexpected Nest Robber While Investigating Population Decline
Over the last few years, raptor observers have noticed a concerning decline in osprey nestlings along the Lynnhaven River. Eyewitnesses observed eagles, owls, and crows raiding nests on occasion. Recently, questions have been raised about whether the drop may be linked to menhaden fishing inside the Bay. But another troublesome...
PHOTOS: Man Rescued, Forced to Abandon Burning Sailboat off VA Eastern Shore
A 58-year-old man is safe after a terrifying situation dozens of miles off the coast of Virginia. The man was aboard the 45-foot sailboat Trilogy just before the holiday weekend, making a passage from the Bahamas to New Jersey. Sadly, Trilogy would not make it back to the East Coast. The Coast Guard says the sailboat caught fire nearly 60 miles east of Chincoteague.
Body of Missing Swimmer Recovered from Potomac River Amid Swift Water Warnings
A body has been found in the Potomac River and it is believed to be that of a young man who tried to swim across the river on Friday. It’s a grim reminder of how deadly the Montgomery County, Maryland, stretch of the Potomac can be. When the weather...
Blue Crab Numbers Down from Last Year, Multi-Year Analysis to Begin
The Chesapeake Bay’s blue crab population is holding steady but remains below average, new data show, easing but not completely dispelling worries about the long-term viability of the region’s most important commercial and popular recreational fishery. The recent winter dredge survey, conducted each year by the Maryland Department...
Very Active Hurricane Season Predicted for Atlantic Coast
NOAA has released its forecast for the 2024 Atlantic hurricane season and the East Coast will need to be especially vigilant this year. NOAA’s National Weather Service forecasters at the Climate Prediction Center put the chance of an above-normal hurricane season at 85 percent. NOAA predicts that between 17...
Untouched since 1780s, Revolutionary War Barracks Uncovered at Colonial Williamsburg
Colonial Williamsburg has been a piece of living, immersive history for generations of visitors, and many in the Bay region recall long-ago field trips to learn about colonial times. Amazingly, the foundation is still finding never-before-discovered sites every year. Most recently, archaeologists were checking a property poised for construction when...
VIDEO: Container Ship Dali Refloated, Towed from Key Bridge Site
For the first time in nearly two months, there is no wrecked container ship in the middle of the Patapsco River, blocking full passage of ships calling on the Port of Baltimore. In a milestone moment, the Singapore-flagged M/V Dali was carefully refloated just before 7 a.m. Monday and towed...
June Date Set for “Harbor Splash” Swim in Baltimore’s Inner Harbor
Yes, it’s really happening. An organized swim in Baltimore’s Inner Harbor will take place in about a month. For years, the idea of swimming in the Baltimore Harbor was seen more as a punchline than a real possibility. But thanks to ongoing efforts to reduce runoff, wastewater pollution, and litter sweeping down from upstream urban neighborhoods, waterkeepers have found that areas of the harbor are safe for swimming much of the year.
Study: These Voluntary Boat Safety Standards Show Major Reduction in Accidents
National Safe Boating Week is underway as Chesapeake Bay boaters watch the temperatures climb and Memorial Day arrive. A new study shows that boats built with extra safety standards—those that go beyond legal government requirements—keep boaters safer by nearly 50 percent. A recent study commissioned by the U.S....
CBM Homes: Kilmarnock Boater’s Paradise
Located on Indian Creek just off the Chesapeake Bay, in the small waterfront community of Kilmarnock, this property is a boater’s paradise! Enjoy some of the best boating with a protected 9′ MLW at one Pier having multiple slips and a second pier with 5′ MLW, get ready to have the ultimate pier parties with all your family and friends. Catch blue crabs, grow wonderful Oysters, or minutes to great fishing holes all in your backyard!
Inside the Cockpit: Behind the Scenes with the Blue Angels
Do you know the difference between the Double Farvel and the Diamond Barrel Roll? Just how different is the high show from the low show? How fast do the Super Hornets fly, and just how many Gs can you stand until you black out?. To answer many of our questions,...
Catching the Blues: Your Guide to Watching the Blue Angels in Annapolis
It’s the naval equivalent of a big top circus, and for those who come to Annapolis, the roaring sound of the Blue Angels as they scream over the Chesapeake Bay is the official start of summer. Here’s how to make the most of this patriotic day. There are...
Dock and Dine on the West River
It’s definitely Dock and Dine season on the Chesapeake, and with the South River as your jumping off point, there are plenty of options. We played hooky at lunchtime to take a ride in our Freedom Boat Club boat and found ourselves at the charming Pirate’s Cove in Galesville.
National Harbor, A Waterfront Destination Unlike Any Other
Welcome to National Harbor, where the tranquility of the Potomac River meets the adventure of Washington D.C. National Harbor stands as a beacon of maritime excellence and boasts so many amenities for visitors to enjoy. You can experience world-class dining, luxurious accommodations, exciting nightlife and beautiful waterfront views. At the...
Federal Investigation into Seal Found Shot at Fenwick Island
The discovery of an injured gray seal at the popular vacation spot of Fenwick Island, Delaware, has now turned into a federal investigation. According to NOAA Fisheries, the juvenile gray seal was found in April with bite injuries from another animal. At that time it was still alive. The Marine Education, Research, and Rehabilitation Institute (MERR) responded to rescue the stranded seal and brought it to the National Aquarium’s Ocean City facility. Unfortunately, the seal didn’t survive.
VIDEO: Explosives Blow Key Bridge Section off M/V Dali, as Investigators Release Crash Report
Seven weeks after the container ship Dali struck the Key Bridge and brought it crashing down within seconds, federal investigators have released their preliminary report into what went so terribly wrong. The 24-page report released by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) details exactly how the Singapore-bound ship’s engine and...
Police Search for Missing Angler in Susquehanna River
A search is underway on the upper Bay for a missing boater, swept from a jon boat on Monday evening. It happened on the Susquehanna River near Port Deposit. The Maryland Natural Resources Police (NRP) and other first responders are searching for the boater, a 51-year-old man wearing a gray sweatshirt and blue jeans.
CBM Homes: When “For Sale by Owner” Doesn’t Deliver
A gem of a property in the Chesapeake Bay region, especially waterfront, can be very desirable to buyers. But when you choose to sell your home as a “For Sale by Owner”, there are pitfalls you may not expect. This beautiful Maryland waterfront home sat on the market...
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