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The U.S. government is closed. This site will not be updated; however, NOAA websites and social media channels necessary to protect lives and property will be maintained. To learn more, visit commerce.gov. 

For the latest forecasts and critical weather information, visit weather.gov.

NOAA’s Mussel Watch Program is analyzing oysters from Chesapeake Bay to assess the water quality of the estuary.

 

man on a boat next to dredged oysters in a net.NOAA’s Mussel Watch Program is analyzing oysters from Chesapeake Bay to assess the water quality of the estuary. This work is part of a larger effort to evaluate coastal water quality across the U.S.