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Wednesday, October 17, 2012

Chesapeake Striped Bass Reproduction At Record Low

The Maryland Department of Natural Resources says the number of young striped bass in the Chesapeake Bay has hit a record low.

The Baltimore Sun reports that state officials say the decline probably resulted from unfavorable weather during spawning season.

State biologists reported Tuesday that an annual survey found the fewest number of newly spawned striped bass since the tallies began 59 years ago.

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2 comments:

Anonymous said...

next we will hear the need for more funding to the Chesapeake Bay Foundation

Anonymous said...

agreed with 945am. its always dire straights for funding.