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 Concern remains despite uptick in Chesapeake Bay blue crab population   wmal news

May 21, 2023, "The estimated 323 million crabs currently in the bay presents an uptick from a 33-year low of 227 million in 2022."

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Ever Forward owner required to pay $676K to restore oyster habitats after container ship grounding wtop news

Jan 05, 2023,"The Maryland Board of Public Works on Wednesday approved a wetlands license that requires the shipping company Evergreen Marine Corporation to pay $676,200 ..."

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Chesapeake Bay received another D+ grade, unchanged from 2020 score  wmar2news

Jan 05, 2023,"The Chesapeake Bay and its watershed received a grade of D+, unchanged from the 2020 score. This news was announced by the Chesapeake Bay Foundation (CBF) in its 2022 State of the Bay report."

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Man Arrested in Connection to July's Deadly Boating Hit-and-Run  wmar2news

August 13, 2022,"Brownell Edds Jr. is charged with negligent manslaughter by a vessel and criminal negligent manslaughter by a vessel."

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$800,000 Of New Federal Funding Announced For Chesapeake Bay Oyster Restoration

thebaynet.com

September 20, 2022," ...a new federal grant of $800,000 for the restoration of oyster reefs that are vital to the health of the Chesapeake Bay."

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Maryland Natural Resources Police Issue Over 100 Charges to 

St. Mary's County Seafood Workers at Nelson Seafood  smnewsnet.com

April 15, 2022,"Officers observed three individuals participating in illegal commercial oystering-related activities, including selling and harvesting while on suspended and revoked licenses."

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Correcting the record on blue crabs  Capital Gazette

June 27, 2021, "The annual CBSAC Chesapeake Bay Blue Crab Advisory Report was released on June 22 and did not conclude that the “blue crab population is near collapse. "

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Underwater oyster structure expanded  smnewsnet.com

August 11, 2021, "Several Chesapeake Bay stewardship entities collaborated recently to try to halt a 41-year decline of one of the estuary’s most recognizable inhabitants. "

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Baltimore Police Marine Unit Cut from City Budget  chesapeakebaymagazine.com/

6/16/20,"As major cities face financial losses from the pandemic and increasing calls to defund the police, Baltimore City's proposed budget would eliminate the police marine unit."