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Record number of exhibits bring research to life at 24th annual Marine Science Day
With a record number of exhibits, coastal and marine research was memorably brought to life for more than 1,800 attendees at the 24th annual Marine Science Day, the marquee open house event at W&M's Batten School & VIMS. -
Chesapeake Bay blue crabs rebound; scientists urge continued caution
The annual Blue Crab Winter Dredge Survey conducted by William & Mary’s Batten School & VIMS and the Maryland Department of Natural Resources estimated the Chesapeake Bay blue crab population at 349 million in 2026, up 46% from 2025. -
As striped bass populations decline, Batten School & VIMS electrofishing surveys inform management of an iconic species
Scientists at William & Mary's Batten School & VIMS utilize electrofishing to build on decades of striped bass tagging data in Virginia’s Chesapeake Bay tributaries to inform fisheries management as the iconic species faces ongoing population declines. -
W&M’s Batten School & VIMS professor makes $1M gift to support graduate students
W&M Batten School & VIMS Professor Mary Fabrizio and her husband, Dixon Wilde, have established a significant endowment to provide tuition and fellowship support to graduate students enrolled in the Batten School, with preference given to students from developing nations.
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Inside the VIMS Invertebrate Collection
The VIMS Invertebrate Collection is a library of preserved invertebrates from Virginia, the Chesapeake Bay, the North Atlantic, and the world beyond. We sat down for an interview with collection manager Jennifer Dreyer to talk about the collection's history, what it takes to preserve thousands of specimens, and why natural history collections matter more than ever in a changing climate. -
Cedar Island Resilience Project
The Cedar Island Resilience Project is a proposed coastal restoration effort designed to strengthen the long-term stability of Cedar Island while protecting surrounding ecosystems and nearby communities. -
Dead Zones FAQ
Dead zones are areas of a waterbody with low-oxygen (hypoxic) conditions unsuitable for most marine life. The Batten School & VIMS publish an annual Dead Zone report card that summarizes dissolved oxygen concentrations throughout the Bay. -
Atlantic Menhaden
Atlantic menhaden (Brevoortia tyrannus) are small (maximum length = 15 inches) schooling fish related to herring, shad and sardines. The species inhabits near-shore waters along the Atlantic seaboard from Nova Scotia southward to central Florida, making them a valuable aspect of North American commercial and recreational fisheries as well as coastal ecotourism industries.
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