Maryland Sea Grant publishes blogs, Chesapeake Quarterly magazine, and other publications and videos. Learn about scientific research and science-based practices that can help preserve the Chesapeake Bay and Maryland's coastal environment.
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On the Bay: Chesapeake Quarterly's Blog
October 11, 2019
Annual Report Highlights Successes and Priorities
Rona Kobell
Last year was a busy one for our program. Our Extension team continued their efforts to help Eastern Shore communities remain resilient in the face of rising water levels, ensure seafood is processed safely, and assist oyster growers in securing business loans.
Fellowship Experiences: A Students' Blog
August 15, 2019
No Filter: Growing Concerns Over Sunscreen Chemicals
Ethan Hain
The active ingredients in sunscreens and some personal care products, a group of chemicals known as UV filters, have been in the eyes of the public and international regulators for their potential toxicity.
News Releases
October 10, 2019
CAMBRIDGE, MD (October 10, 2019)—The University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science and Maryland Sea Grant College have been awarded a $2.5 million grant from the National Science Foundati
Chesapeake Quarterly
May 2019
Handling a Changing Seafood Economy
We have a new issue of Chesapeake Quarterly out. This one focuses on the changing seafood industry of the Chesapeake Bay. We hope you enjoy it. If you want to subscribe, click here, and you will get a hard copy delivered to your home or office each month. We can also put you on the mailing list for a digital copy.
Headwaters Newsletter
December 2018
Volume 5, Issue 4
Inside This Issue:
- From Gray to Green
- UMD Senate — What’s it all About?
- ‘Tis the season . . . to put your best foot forward on your Trust Fund application
- Stormwater Permit Requirements
- Need Help Educating This or the Next Generation?
- Got Septic — Do You Know What Type?
- WSA Eligible for MSDE Credits
Sea Level Rise Report
Come High Water: Sea Level Rise and Chesapeake Bay
This special report offers a comprehensive look at the causes and consequences of increasing flooding along Maryland’s coasts. This package, produced by Maryland Sea Grant's magazine Chesapeake Quarterly in partnership with Bay Journal, examines the scientific understanding and projections of the rate of sea level rise in the Chesapeake region; effects on people and the environment; and adaptations and policy responses that are under way or under consideration.
Video Gallery
Forecasting Sea Level Rise for Maryland
In Maryland Sea Grant's video, scientists release new projections for future sea level rise for the Chesapeake Bay and for Maryland, Virginia, and nearby Mid-Atlantic coastal areas.
Chesapeake Quarterly Magazine
