A federal seafood dispute that Eastern Shore seafood companies warned could devastate crab supply chains has now taken a new turn Monday, with federal regulators officially allowing imports from certain countries to continue.
A new federal lawsuit tied to the critically endangered North Atlantic right whale could possibly produce new complications for offshore wind development off Delmarva’s coast.
A coalition of seafood companies including several local businesses filed a federal lawsuit challenging new federal seafood import restrictions that they say could devastate crab processing operations on the Eastern Shore and disrupt the nation’s crab supply chain.
Just one day before black sea bass season opens, a new federal rule is finally clearing up what was expected to be a confusing mix of regulations for Delmarva watermen.
Delaware officials have approved changes to recreational black sea bass fishing regulations for the 2026 and 2027 seasons, citing a strong fish population and the need to align with regional management plans.
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has responded to a young North Atlantic right whale found dead and washed up on Virginia’s Eastern Shore.
Maryland’s U.S. Congressman Andy Harris has sent a letter to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to request a declaration of an economic fishery disaster in order to secure assistance for Maryland oystermen.
Maryland Department of Natural Resources officials are asking people along the Chesapeake Bay and Atlantic coast to watch for sea turtles and marine mammals showing signs of cold-stunning.
Multiple Congressional Representatives from Maryland and Virginia have joined forces to introduce a unique federal response to the growing threat of invasive blue catfish in the Chesapeake Bay - one that could see the fish being used in pet food.
After a year of long-term rehabilitation under the National Aquarium's Animal Rescue program, sea turtle Pegasus is approaching her final stage of recovery and preparing for release.
