Stories by Catherine Krikstan

Scientists are learning more about largemouth bass to ensure the sustainability of the fishery.

Investments in habitat conservation can strengthen fisheries and the economies that depend on them.

A new analysis of an Anacostia River tributary documents the local value of restoring urban streams.

A drop in tumor rates among brown bullhead catfish could indicate lowered exposure to chemical contaminants.

Simulations show that jurisdictions are reducing nutrient and sediment pollution.

Excess nutrients are making the sport fish more susceptible to infections and death.

The annual estimate of blue crab abundance is critical to managing the species.

A boost in the number of spawning-age females tempers the news of this Bay-wide decline.

A 21 percent loss in underwater grasses in the Bay and its tidal rivers reflects lows last reported in 1986.

The annual programming initiative will explore issues facing the watershed.