[Hanging Chad]

"...The benchmark of 100 reflects the Chesapeake as described in the early 1600's, when clean water revealed meadows of underwater grasses, vast oyster reefs and abundant fish..."

I wonder just how much reliable scientific documentation there is of the area from that time...

[angkor]

I wonder just how much reliable scientific documentation there is of the area from that time...

All I know is that crabs, oysters, softshell clams, etc. were all quite abundant in the Bay up until the 60's. $18 or $20 per bushel for large bluefins. Heck, it seemed we'd have a crab and steamers party every weekend during the summer months.