Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission - "The Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission was formed by the 15 Atlantic coast states in 1942 in recognition that fish do not adhere to political boundaries. The Commission serves as a deliberative body, coordinating the conservation and management of the states shared near shore fishery resources – marine, shell, and anadromous – for sustainable use."

Chesapeake Bay Foundation - "To stem pollution and save the Bay, the Chesapeake Bay Foundation leads the way through environmental education, resource protection and restoration, and communications."

Chesapeake Bay Program - "America's premier watershed restoration program."

Chesapeake Bay Trust - "Promoting public awareness and participation in the protection and restoration of the Chesapeake Bay and its Maryland tributaries."

Fisheries News from Maryland DNR Fisheries Service - Maryland Department of Natural Resources - Fisheries News, Reports, Recreational, Commercial, Management, Featured Stories and Fisheries Programs."

Marine Fish Conservation Network - "The Marine Fish Conservation Network (Network) is the largest national coalition solely dedicated to promoting the long-term sustainability of marine fish."

Maryland Department of Natural Resources Chesapeake Bay Restoration - "Bay Grass Restoration in Maryland"

Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council - "The Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council is responsible for management of fisheries in federal waters which occur predominantly off the mid-Atlantic coast

NOAA Fisheries Service - Northeast Fisheries Science Center, "Conserving our Living Oceans Since 1871"

Virginia Marine Resources Commission - Our site is designed to provide easy access to regulatory and management information related to Virginia marine resources, as well as, descriptions of  the mission, purpose and activities of the Commission.