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Farewell to the Norfolk CBIBS Buoy

May 11, 2016

In order to prepare for its deployment in a new location, the CBIBS Norfolk buoy will be pulled from operations on Saturday, May 14.

The “N” buoy was originally deployed in the Elizabeth River off Norfolk in 2008 in partnership with Nauticus. It has tracked data at that location nearly seamlessly since that time. 

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New CBIBS Android and Apple Apps Available

May 9, 2016

Good news for mobile app users! 

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Spring 2016 Brings Warmer Waters…and Rockfish

Apr 13, 2016

April 16 is a big day for anglers seeking big rockfish this year—that’s when the Maryland spring trophy striped bass (rockfish) season opens. From then through May 15, fishermen in Maryland can harvest one fish per day with a minimum size of 35 inches.

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NOAA Chesapeake Bay Scientists Use CBIBS, Satellites to Explore Fall 2015 Water Clarity

Feb 25, 2016
Last fall, reports from a number of locations around the Bay suggested that the water seemed to be much clearer than average. Several scientists from around the Bay, including NOAA, turned to s
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How Clear Is the Water? Scientists Are Looking in to It

Dec 18, 2015

Many Chesapeake-area residents have noticed very clear water in the Bay in recent weeks, and scientists are working together to further explore this topic. While images from some Bay tributaries show terrific visibility in the water—being able to see the bottom in 10 feet of water, for example—scientists want to validate the phenomenon using data from a variety of sources.

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Northern Buoys to Be Pulled for Winter

Dec 2, 2015

There’s a chill in the air, and with an eye toward keeping CBIBS buoys safe from ice damage, several of the northernmost CBIBS buoys will be pulled for the 2015-16 winter and redeployed in early spring.

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Buoy Problems and Solutions from Winter 2015

Oct 30, 2015

The frozen waters the Chesapeake Bay saw in early 2015 have long since melted, but CBIBS buoy technicians continue their work to minimize problems CBIBS buoys may encounter due to icing in future winters. 

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What's the New Equipment on the Annapolis Buoy?

Jul 28, 2015

Boaters who have frequented the waters near the Annapolis CBIBS buoy over the past few years may have noticed that, this year, the top structure of the buoy now features an additional piece of equipment. What is it, and why is it there?

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Post-Winter Buoy Update: Ice Challenges!

Apr 1, 2015

What a winter that was! Challenging weather conditions that started Valentine’s Day weekend have kept the CBIBS team busy. The buoys are generally quite hardy, but ice can damage the sensors, and ice floes can drag the buoys out of position.

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What a Delightful Summer It Was

Sep 25, 2014

As summer turns to fall across the Chesapeake watershed, many around the Bay recall pleasant times outdoors around the Bay in mostly comfortable summer temperatures, with no super-hot stretches of weather, and seemingly few days above 90 degrees. But do these personal recollections match data tracked by CBIBS buoys? 

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