This is the web version of Maryland Sea Grant's print magazine, Chesapeake Quarterly, which explores scientific, environmental, and cultural issues relevant to the Chesapeake Bay and its watershed.

Those who wish may reprint our articles, as long as they notify us and give credit to Maryland Sea Grant and the writer. You are also welcome to link directly to any of our features. Photographs may not be used, in any form, either electronic or in print; their copyright belongs to the photographer.

We welcome your comments and suggestions. For editorial questions contact Michael Fincham, Jeffrey Brainard, Daniel Strain, or Sandy Rodgers.

This publication is part of the communications effort of the Maryland Sea Grant Program, which receives support from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and the state of Maryland. Editors, Michael W. Fincham and Jeffrey Brainard; Science Writer, Daniel Strain; Managing Editor, Sandy Rodgers.