Chesapeake dead zones likely this year

[skargo]

All the rain and snow is contributing.

http://cbf.typepad.com/bay_daily/20...he-last-few-months-will-likely-mean-a-ba.html

 

[CaptainHook]

Re: Chesapeake dead zones likely this year

I know that it is more than most likely but I really really hope this doesn't happen or is minimal.

We had an awesome crab season a few years ago that followed a really cold winter. I am hopeful for the same this summer.......

No rain, no dead zones please!!!!

 

[john3931]

Re: Chesapeake dead zones likely this year

Need more boats to aerate the water.

 

[CaptainHook]

Re: Chesapeake dead zones likely this year

Yeah, that might just work...

 

[skargo]

Re: Chesapeake dead zones likely this year

I guess if we have less rain than normal, we might do alright? Not expecting that though, we've already had a ton of rain, on top of the record setting snow.

 

[dingbat]

Re: Chesapeake dead zones likely this year

The Bay has large dead zones (low DO values) every year. It's just a matter of how large an area it will encompasses.

Monitoring site:
http://mddnr.chesapeakebay.net/eyesonthebay/index.cfm

 

[CaptainHook]

Re: Chesapeake dead zones likely this year

Well I guess all we can do is hope for the best. And pray for alot of sunshine!!!

 

[john3931]

Re: Chesapeake dead zones likely this year

I can tell exactly where the dead zones are going to be.

Wherever I am trying to crab!!

 

[Moody Blue]

Re: Chesapeake dead zones likely this year

I watched a documentary a short while ago about these dead zones. Hadn't heard of them before that.

Was shocked to see the size and numbers of these things around the world. Worrisome that they are increasing in size and numbers.

 

[CaptainHook]

Re: Chesapeake dead zones likely this year

I can tell exactly where the dead zones are going to be.

Wherever I am trying to crab!!

Where do you crab??? I will stay far from there!!!

Reall though, where do you like to drop your chicken necks???

 

[skargo]

Re: Chesapeake dead zones likely this year

I watched a documentary a short while ago about these dead zones. Hadn't heard of them before that.

Was shocked to see the size and numbers of these things around the world. Worrisome that they are increasing in size and numbers.

And those huge, Texas sized garbage patches aren't good either!

 

[john3931]

Re: Chesapeake dead zones likely this year

Where do you crab??? I will stay far from there!!!

Reall though, where do you like to drop your chicken necks???

Haven't yet. This is going to be my first year.