Articles for tag: blue crab, Carcinonemertes carcinophila, Chesapeake Bay, fishery management, parasitic worm

Oyster Gardeners: Restoring Nature’s Water-Cleaning System  

A growing movement of oyster populations in the Chesapeake Bay, reviving their natural ability to filter water and support marine ecosystems. Volunteers like Kimberly Price are raising thousands of oysters at their waterside homes before planting them in sanctuary reefs, where they contribute to environmental restoration. The success of this initiative underscores the critical role ...