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Annapolis—Chesapeake Region Accessible Boating (CRAB) planned numerous environmental protections for the Bay when designing, and constructing the Annapolis Adaptive Boating Center on Back Creek. Today, CRAB took this initiative to the next step by partnering with Chesapeake Bay Foundation to install an Oyster Garden in its fully accessible and state-of-the-art Arthur and Patricia Edwards Family Marina. Oysters are an essential part of the Bay’s ecosystem. One oyster can clean up to 50 gallons of water per day. “CRAB is dedicated to safeguarding the largest estuary in the nation to ensure that future generations can enjoy its numerous benefits, including sailing, fishing, and boating,” commented CRAB Chairman Jim Nolan. He said, “These efforts fit within CRAB’s mission to ensure that our Chesapeake Bay can be enjoyed by everyone.” Chesapeake Bay Foundation reported that in 2023, CBF's more than 245 oyster gardeners grew 1,608,358 adult oysters, which were then planted on reefs from Baltimore to the southern Eastern Shore. “This is an incredible restoration project that CRAB is thrilled to be able to support. CBF informed us that the Bay’s oyster population is a small percentage of the historic population, so the importance of this initiative cannot be overstated,” said CRAB President Paul Bollinger. Kellie Fiala, CBF’s Maryland Oyster Restoration Coordinator said “The Chesapeake Bay Foundation is excited to be working at the CRAB adaptive boating center as a member of our oyster gardening program. We know these oysters provide many benefits to the Bay like filtering water quality and supporting habitat for other species. Now CRAB guests and volunteers can see these oysters in action.”

CRAB Annapolis Adaptive Boating Center Installs Oyster Garden

by Chesapeake Region Accessible Boating September 18, 2024September 18, 2024

Help Restore Breton Bay’s Oyster Population

Help Restore Breton Bay’s Oyster Population

by St. Mary's River Watershed Association September 9, 2024September 9, 2024

Southern Maryland Utility Agrees To Fix Chronic Sewage Overflows, Pay Fine

Southern Maryland Utility Agrees To Fix Chronic Sewage Overflows, Pay Fine

by Bay Journal - Timothy B. Wheeler August 8, 2024August 8, 2024

Celebrating National Oyster Week With Local Waterman Bobby Abner

Economy & Business

Celebrating National Oyster Week With Local Waterman Bobby Abner

by Town of Chesapeake Beach, MD August 6, 2024August 5, 2024

Celebrate National Oyster Week August 5- 11

Celebrate National Oyster Week August 5- 11

by Maryland Department of Agriculture August 5, 2024August 5, 2024

Maryland’s Oyster Fishery Experienced Robust Harvest In The 2023-2024 Season

Maryland’s Oyster Fishery Experienced Robust Harvest In The 2023-2024 Season

by Department of Natural Resources August 3, 2024August 2, 2024

NOAA Announces $10 Million Grant For Oyster Sanctuary Reef Construction In Maryland

Government & Politics

NOAA Announces $10 Million Grant For Oyster Sanctuary Reef Construction In Maryland

by Department of Natural Resources July 19, 2024July 19, 2024

Maryland Strives For Conflict-Free Oyster Restoration In Eastern Bay

Maryland Strives For Conflict-Free Oyster Restoration In Eastern Bay

by Bay Journal - Timothy B. Wheeler July 12, 2024July 12, 2024

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Government & Politics

Chesapeake Bay Oyster Reef Restoration On Track To Meet 2025 Goals

by Chesapeake Bay Program June 6, 2024June 6, 2024

Maryland Aquaculture Leases Produce Record Yield Of Oysters In 2023

Maryland Aquaculture Leases Produce Record Yield Of Oysters In 2023

by Department of Natural Resources June 5, 2024June 5, 2024

Bay’s Oyster Shell Shortage Gets Relief From The West Coast

Bay’s Oyster Shell Shortage Gets Relief From The West Coast

by Bay Journal - Timothy B. Wheeler May 25, 2024May 24, 2024

Inexpensive, Automated Water Quality Monitoring Helps Oyster Restoration Efforts In St. Mary’s River

Inexpensive, Automated Water Quality Monitoring Helps Oyster Restoration Efforts In St. Mary’s River

by St. Mary's River Watershed Association April 30, 2024April 29, 2024

Six Billion Oysters Added To Bay Watershed Since 2017

Six Billion Oysters Added To Bay Watershed Since 2017

by Bay Journal - Lauren Hines-Acosta March 18, 2024March 18, 2024

Maryland’s Oyster Restoration Sanctuaries Show Promising Signs for Shellfish Recovery

Maryland’s Oyster Restoration Sanctuaries Show Promising Signs For Shellfish Recovery

by Department of Natural Resources March 7, 2024March 7, 2024

Oyster Rebound Undercut By Returning Diseases, Weak Market

Oyster Rebound Undercut By Returning Diseases, Weak Market

by Bay Journal - Timothy B. Wheeler February 25, 2024February 26, 2024