THE CHESAPEAKE BAY. AND THIS WEEK, MARYLAND PUBLIC TELEVISION IS OFFERING A SPECIAL LOOK AT ALL THAT MAKES THE BAY SO SPECIAL AND SO IMPORTANT TO US. AND JOINING US LIVE WITH A PREVIEW OF BAY WEEK IS ...

ST. MICHAELS — The Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum has honored environmental filmmakers Tom Horton, Dave Harp and Sandy Cannon-Brown with its Bay Heritage Award for their contributions to the ...

CHESAPEAKE BAY DOCUMENTARY, "We Are All Smith Islanders" (2004), about the effects of global warming on the bay's fishing industry, noon, Charles Sumner School, 1201 17th St. NW. Free. 202-342-2564.

Blue crabs are perhaps the most iconic species in the Chesapeake Bay. The crustacean, which is actually blue, is a favorite among seafood lovers, but pollution, habitat loss and harvest pressure are ...

Mr. Leggett (left) with his mentor, Captain Earl White, both of whom have been honored as "Admirals of the Chesapeake Bay" by the state of Maryland. (Courtesy Vince Leggett via NOAA) Vincent Omar ...