Harmful Algal Blooms in Maryland

​2003 Brown Tide Distribution

Results for 2003 through June 6 indicate that the northern bays, Isle of Wight and Assawoman Bays, are experiencing Category 1 blooms while the lower St. Martin River and Newport Bay have seen Category 2 blooms. Chincoteague Bay has been experiencing a Category 3 bloom.

2003 Brown Tide Distribution

A bar graph showing Brown Tide, Aureococcus anophagefferens, counts from April 14th to June 4th, 2003