Tests of a new antibody-based “biosensor” developed by researchers at the Virginia Institute of Marine Science show that it can detect marine pollutants like oil much faster and more cheaply than current technologies.

Scientists and environmental activists hailed the removal of tons of toxic mud from the bottom of the Elizabeth River in Chesapeake, Va. The removal marks the start of a $1.2 million cleanup environmentalists have been seeking for years, The (Norfolk) Virginian-Pilot said Thursday.

By SCOTT HARPER By Scott Harper The Virginian-Pilot Portsmouth Ferry riders this week saw firsthand the unpleasant summer phenomenon known as a "crab jubilee." At the two ferry landings on the Portsmouth waterfront, blue crabs were fleeing from an oxygen-starved Elizabeth River, clinging to pilings and below docks in search of life-sustaining oxygen.

By Mike Saewitz, The Virginian-Pilot, Norfolk, Va. Apr. 30--CHESAPEAKE -- Three Chesapeake City Council candidates received campaign donations from businesses connected to the proposed $400 million ethanol plant that was rejected last year. Candidates Suzy Kelly, Burnie Mansfield and Rodney T.

By SCOTT HARPER By Scott Harper The Virginian-Pi