Chesapeake Research

A research consortium of seven research institutions around the #ChesapeakeBay: JHU, ODU, PSU, Smithsonian Institute, UMD, VIMS, & VaTech

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The Chesapeake Oyster Alliance will host the fourth annual Chesapeake Oyster Science Symposium on October 3. Hear from panels of oyster experts on advancements in oyster tech, restoration, and aquaculture at this free, virtual event.

Register: https://t.co/PIY7Rth4ps

#COSS2024

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TOMORROW: Debris in the Chesapeake Bay- where does it come from, how does it impact Bay health, and what solutions can we implement?

Register for the CRC Roundtable: https://t.co/7lyH5Iaibu

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@virginia_tech, one of our member institutions, was awarded $1.7 million from @NSF to study socio-environmental dynamics impacting coastal fisheries. The findings from this research will help to inform future policy solutions.

Read more: https://t.co/wDbLMYnnrO

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From plastic waste to derelict fishing gear, tons of harmful debris make their way into the Chesapeake Bay every year. Register for the CRC Roundtable on September 18th to learn where this debris comes from, its impacts, and potential solutions!

https://t.co/7lyH5Iaibu

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Our member institution @UMCES received $1.12 million from the @NSF & @PGAFramilyFdn for migratory bird conservation. Past efforts have focused on breeding habitats, but this project addresses bird habitats during migration.
Read More: https://t.co/P3mX2WzGMg
Photo: Ryan Schain

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Researchers at our member institution @UofMaryland modified one gene in a poplar tree to achieve similar durability as processed wood, thereby avoiding the need for chemicals and high-energy processing to produce resilient building materials.

Read more: https://t.co/IPNgehb3Lz

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This Friday, our 2024 cohort of summer fellows and interns will be presenting their summer research and experience working on projects across the Chesapeake Bay watershed.

Register to tune in virtually and support young scientists: https://t.co/ZLHKdVXuOv

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CRC is #hiring for a 3-year position with @chesbayprogram’s Fisheries Goal Team. The Staffer will support efforts to enhance cross-jurisdictional, ecosystem-based fisheries management in the Bay and use science to inform management decisions.

Due Aug 25 https://t.co/jfsOAZe68J

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Submerged aquatic vegetation in the Chesapeake Bay expanded 7% in 2023, nearly back to levels observed before dramatic declines in 2019. @VIMS_News has conducted the annual survey for 40 years, serving as a critical indicator of Bay health.

https://t.co/0l546gn8U1

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CRC’s cohort of summer fellows and interns have been hard at work this summer on projects across the Chesapeake Bay watershed.

Tune in virtually on Friday, August 9th from 10:00am-3:00pm to hear about their research and summer experience!

Register: https://t.co/ZLHKdVXuOv

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@VIMS_news has received a $100M gift from philanthropist Jane Batten to establish the Batten School of Coastal & Marine Sciences. The historic gift will support groundbreaking research and innovation to address rapid global change. https://t.co/xyD3PfBRvE

Photo: Wolf Vogelbein

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Our member institution @SmithsonianEnv has found that no-harvest oyster sanctuaries in the Chesapeake Bay had higher densities of legal, harvest-sized oysters compared to harvest sites.

Read more: https://t.co/5DJgwkQd9r

Image: SERC Fisheries Conservation Lab

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CRC’s @NOAA Chesapeake Bay Office interns have been busy this summer gaining valuable knowledge and experience in the environmental field. @NOAAFisheries

Read about what the five interns have been up to this summer: https://t.co/1shqsSjipb

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Last week, Dr. Kirk Havens of @vims_news, testified in front of the House Committee of Natural Resources on the reauthorization of the @chesbayprogram.

If you are interested in watching, Dr. Havens comes on around 1:02:00. https://t.co/671PPdobcz

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Our member institution @UMCES has released their annual assessment of Chesapeake Bay and Watershed health. The 2023/2024 Chesapeake Bay Report Card awarded the Chesapeake Bay a C+, the highest overall grade for the Bay since 2002!

Check it out here: https://t.co/sdvxnixkqw

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We are #hiring for a 3-year Environmental Management Staffer position to support the @ChesBayProgram's Stewardship Goal Team. This team works to build long-term stewardship of Bay resources. Applications due July 21. Position description: https://t.co/c8iOnZdrBC

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CRC is #hiring for a three-year Staffer position to support the @chesbayprogram's Habitat Goal Implementation Team. This team works to restore, enhance, and protect land and water habitats to support wildlife populations.

Apps due July 7. Read more: https://t.co/XqWPcigWGl

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More great presentations this morning at #CCRS2024! Today's special session topics include community resilience, clean urban waters, harmful algal blooms, and estuarine processes.

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So many great posters on display at the Chesapeake Community Research Symposium! #CCRS2024

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TOMORROW: Harmful algal blooms and their effect on ecosystems from freshwaters to estuaries. Join us at 12pm for a special edition of the CRC Roundtable live from the Chesapeake Community Research Symposium. Register: https://t.co/SRZyI4mG6x