The Chesapeake Bay’s dead zone began forming in late April and peaked in June and July. Strong winds from Hurricane Debby in early August mixed oxygen into deeper waters, contributing to a ...

The dead zone in the Chesapeake Bay, where there’s low oxygen for underwater life, was near its average size in 2024, according to new data from the Chesapeake Bay Program. The dead zone is the area ...

In 2024, environmental groups reported that the Chesapeake Bay dead zone was at a near-average size, but despite progress, officials still warn that the bay will not meet 2025 goals for restoration.