The NOAA Chesapeake Bay Office runs a fisheries and habitat research and modeling program at the Cooperative Oxford Laboratory on Maryland’s Eastern Shore. Here scientists investigate the health problems of fish, shellfish, and other aquatic life in the Chesapeake Bay. Oxford researchers collaborate with scientists nationally and internationally to improve the understanding of aquatic animal health and to develop ecosystem-based management strategies to prevent and mitigate diseases in fish and shellfish.

From the Annapolis area:

• Take U.S. Rt. 50 east towards Easton
• Turn right on MD Rt. 322 (Easton Bypass)
• Turn right on MD Rt. 333 to Oxford
• When entering the town of Oxford - slow down to 25 mph
• Turn left at the water's edge and the flag pole onto South Morris Street
• Follow the street to the end