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MARYLAND GOVERNOR O’MALLEY ANNOUNCES MARYLAND BAY GRASSES CONTINUED TO EXPAND IN 2009
12% Increase marks second highest level in Maryland since 1984

Governor Martin O’Malley today announced 2009 was the third year in a row Maryland’s bay grasses increased in abundance. The 12% increase resulted in the second highest level seen in Maryland waters since the Virginia Institute of Marine Science began its annual bay grass survey in ...

Maryland's Spring Trophy Striped Bass season opened this weekend with high winds and rough seas, but that did not stop anglers from getting out there and catching some trophy striped bass. Method of choice as is normally the case this time of year for the majority of anglers is trolling, but some light tackle anglers did get out there and rustle up nice fish, check the Maryland Fishing Forums for all the fishing report action. ...

GOVERNOR MARTIN O’MALLEY ANNOUNCES CHESAPEAKE BAY BLUE CRAB POPULATION IS AT ITS HIGHEST LEVEL SINCE 1997
Winter Dredge Survey Results Indicate 60% Increase;
658 Million Crabs Show Bi-State Management Actions Continue to Improve Abundance

Maryland Governor Martin O’Malley announced today that the Chesapeake Bay’s blue crab population has increased substantially for the second straight year. The results of the most recent winter dredge survey show a dramatic 60% increase in Maryland’s crab population. The survey indicates that 2008 management measures put into place through a historic collaboration with Virginia and the Potomac River Fisheries Commission are ...