NOAA has awarded the Smithsonian Institution’s Environmental Research Center and several partner organizations $946,000 for the first year of an anticipated five-year, $5 million collaborative project to study the degradation of nearshore coastal habitats in the Chesapeake and Delaware Bays. … Continued
Soon, the new Birdneck Canoe and Kayak Launch Site will be open on the Lynnhaven River. The public is invited to attend an official ribbon-cutting ceremony on Nov. 7 at 9 a.m. at the launch site – at the end … Continued
A recently published federal taskforce report is causing a great deal of concern for America’s recreational fishing community. For longtime members of the Recreational Fishing Alliance (RFA) however, the claim that saltwater anglers have been kept out of the review … Continued
The Recreational Fishing Alliance (RFA) has released “Fatally Flawed” Science Killing America’s Number One Outdoor Pastime – An RFA Exclusive Report The report notes that despite a National Research Council (NRC) report that shows the current statistical approach in the … Continued
In the Chesapeake Bay and coastal waters of Virginia, the cooler months of fall, winter and spring are prime times for catching tautog (blackfish). Virginia anglers often use the following baits and techniques for catching tautog: * Fish directly over … Continued
Oct 19, 2009— The Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) announced that 2009 Young-of-the-Year Striped Bass Survey was a 7.9 catch per haul this year, slightly below the long term average of 11.7. DNR has used the same techniques for … Continued
On November 1, 2009, new tilefish permit requirements will go into effect that require commercial vessels to be issued an open access commercial tilefish and/or open access charter/party permit in order to fish for, possess, or land tilefish in or … Continued
This article discusses Christmas gifts related to saltwater fishing, boating, and marine recreation in Virginia. Popular gift items for Virginia anglers include t-shirts, sweatshirts, tank tops, books, calendars, coffee mugs, window and bumper stickers, ornaments, and more. Fishing shirts, hats, … Continued
The Chesapeake Book Company has just published a significant new book by local author and environmental scientist Ned Tillman. The Chesapeake Watershed: A Sense of Place and a Call to Action is a must read for anyone living in the … Continued
The Fall 2009 issue of the NOAA in the North Atlantic e-newsletter is now available online. This issue includes articles on: * NOAA’s response in New England red tide * The latest on the Chesapeake Bay Executive Order * Recovery … Continued