Scientists from William & Mary's Batten School and VIMS, FlowWest, and the University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science have made predictions regarding the Chesapeake Bay's dead zone.
Their findings indicate that the dead zone, which typically sees reduced oxygen levels harmful to marine life, is expected to be less severe this summer.
This forecast, published on May 27, 2026, offers a hopeful outlook for the ecological health of the bay during the warmer months.