The sanctuary, designed to provide a protected space for terrapins to nest, has become unsustainable due to maintenance challenges and safety concerns.
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The Maryland Coastal Bays Program reveals its 2023 report card on Thursday. There are five bays that are graded (Assawoman, St. Martin River, Isle of Wight, Newport, and Chincoteague). The grades are based on four water quality indicators.
A large crowd gathered at Assateague for the unveiling of Maryland’s new Bays license plate, which now includes recognition for all coastal bays.
Ocean City environmental organizations are coming together for the Second Annual Collaborative Beach and Street Cleanup on Tuesday, July 9, from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. at Fourth Street and the Boardwalk.
The Maryland Coastal Bays Program (MCBP), a consensus-driven environmental initiative dedicated to protecting the five Coastal Bays behind Ocean City and Assateague Island, is developing its new 10-year Comprehensive Conservation Management Plan (CCMP) and is seeking input from the community.
The Maryland Coastal Bays Program is offering free turtle nest protection covers for residents who have witnessed a turtle laying eggs on their property and are interested in protecting the nest from predication.
The program aims to rebuild the land using natural materials and marsh grasses. This method is expected to restore the peninsula in a way that is safe for all sea life and shorebirds.
Ocean City, Md.- Two Maryland turtles have been returned to their natural habitat after an unexpected trip to Buffalo, New York.
Horseshoe crab spawning season is underway, and the Maryland Coastal Bays Program is promoting a horseshoe crab response team program this yea…