The Chesapeake Bay’s dead zone began forming in late April and peaked in June and July. Strong winds from Hurricane Debby in early August mixed oxygen into deeper waters, contributing to a ...

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Over the last 40 years, the number of identified dead zones has risen from less than 50 to over 400. Millions of tons of food and millions of dollars are lost each year as a result of hypoxic events.

Revising the watershed agreement is an opportunity to realistically assess what’s happened and press on toward the important ...

The announcement late in 2024 that the Chesapeake Bay Executive Council ... animals and humans, and can cause dead zones in the water. Maryland is at 83% for reducing nitrogen.