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Chesapeake Bay Faces 100-Day Heat Wave Crisis

4/2/2025

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Chesapeake Bay is on the brink of a crisis, with a study predicting marine heat waves could last over 100 days each year by 2100. This alarming trend threatens local wildlife, compromises water quality, and jeopardizes Virginia's economy. Immediate action is crucial, as the East Coast's estuaries lack the cooling currents needed to combat these rising temperatures.

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Chesapeake Bay is on the brink of a crisis, with a study predicting marine heat waves could last over 100 days each year by 2100. This alarming trend threatens local wildlife, compromises water quality, and jeopardizes Virginia's economy. Immediate action is crucial, as the East Coast's estuaries lack the cooling currents needed to combat these rising temperatures.