Vibrio on the rise as climate change warms the Chesapeake Bay - Maryland Matters (marylandmatters.org)

Infections of Vibrio vulnificus, sometimes called flesh-eating bacteria, are still rare but growing in the Chesapeake Bay region, as climate change warms the bay, making its mildly salty and nutrient-...

1/2 Vibrio bacteria surging in warming Chesapeake waters proves climate change is a direct public health crisis, not just a future threat. As coastal risks expand, how can local communities adapt?

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2/2 Chesapeake Bay water temperatures are driving Vibrio vulnificus infections northwards, with nearly 30 cases reported this season. What immediate steps must health officials take to protect fisheries and swimmer safety? #climatechange