News
Farewell to the Norfolk CBIBS Buoy
In order to prepare for its deployment in a new location, the CBIBS Norfolk buoy will be pulled from operations on Saturday, May 14.
New CBIBS Android and Apple Apps Available
Good news for mobile app users!
Spring 2016 Brings Warmer Waters…and Rockfish
April 16 is a big day for anglers seeking big rockfish this year—that’s when the Maryland spring trophy striped bass (rockfish) season opens.
NOAA Chesapeake Bay Scientists Use CBIBS, Satellites to Explore Fall 2015 Water Clarity
How Clear Is the Water? Scientists Are Looking in to It
Many Chesapeake-area residents have noticed very clear water in the Bay in recent weeks, and scientists are working together to further explore this topic.
Northern Buoys to Be Pulled for Winter
There’s a chill in the air, and with an eye toward keeping CBIBS buoys safe from ice damage, several of the northernmost CBIBS buoys will be pulled for the 2015-16 winter and redeployed in early spring.
Buoy Problems and Solutions from Winter 2015
The frozen waters the Chesapeake Bay saw in early 2015 have long since melted, but CBIBS buoy technicians continue their work to minimize problems CBIBS buoys may encounter due to icing in future winters.
Buoy Problems and Solutions from Winter 2015
The frozen waters the Chesapeake Bay saw in early 2015 have long since melted, but CBIBS buoy technicians continue their work to minimize problems CBIBS buoys may encounter due to icing in future winters.
What's the New Equipment on the Annapolis Buoy?
Boaters who have frequented the waters near the Annapolis CBIBS buoy over the past few years may have noticed that, this year, the top structure of the buoy now features an additional piece of equipment. What is it, and why is it there?
Post-Winter Buoy Update: Ice Challenges!
What a winter that was! Challenging weather conditions that started Valentine’s Day weekend have kept the CBIBS team busy. The buoys are generally quite hardy, but ice can damage the sensors, and ice floes can drag the buoys out of position.