Governor Wes Moore declared the rise of invasive fish species an ongoing disaster in Maryland and said it was critical for the federal government to act.

Which types of fish are considered invasive in the Chesapeake Bay?

Blue catfish, flathead catfish, and snakehead are considered dangerous, according to Moore.

Why are these fish invasive?

“They are voracious eaters,” Moore wrote. “They consume other fish, crustaceans, and even other catfish. They out-compete the native species for both habitats and food and threaten key commercial fisheries including blue crab, striped bass, white perch, yellow perch, and American eel.”

How will this affect Maryland?

The increase of invasive species has led to the decline of native fish species, which has had negative effects on Maryland’s commercial fisheries, ultimately impacting the economy.

Commercial fisheries have brought in an average of $64 million yearly in dockside value since 2012. Declines in native fish species would be a significant loss for Maryland, according to state data.

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An unverified database released in September 2021 shows that at least 470 people in Maryland have signed up for membership with a far-right paramilitary group called the Oath Keepers between the years 2009 and 2016. At least 20 of those members were confirmed by the Anti-Defamation League to be law enforcement and military officers and first responders.

The whistleblower site Distributed Denial of Secrets last year obtained and released the database of emails and a membership list of the Oath Keepers, which recently rose to prominence for its participation in the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the Capitol.

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The University of Maryland's Center for Social Value Creation is promoting our 2nd Annual ESG Conference on Friday, December 9th.

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If you are a passionate working professional or student interested in Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) initiatives, this is the event for you!

Registration is NOW OPEN for the Center for Social Value Creation’s second annual ESG Conference! The conference will take place on Friday, December 9th from 1pm to 6pm EST at the Robert H. Smith School of Business. This year’s ESG Conference is themed around UMD’s first-ever State of Impact Reports which highlight best practices and lessons learned in ESG across nine industries. The reports will be released at the Conference and embedded into the theme and discussions of the day.

Register at go.umd.edu/ESGConf22