Chesapeake Bay - Wikipedia
WEBThe Chesapeake Bay (/ ˈ tʃ ɛ s ə p iː k / CHESS-ə-peek) is the largest estuary in the United States. The Bay is located in the Mid-Atlantic region and is primarily separated from the Atlantic Ocean by the Delmarva Peninsula, including parts of the Eastern Shore of Maryland, the Eastern Shore of Virginia, and the state of Delaware.
25 Can't-Miss Places To Visit Along the Chesapeake Bay
WEBNicknamed the “Jewel of the Chesapeake Bay," North Beach is hopping with things to do, like the free summer concerts, beach-side movies and the Friday Night Farmers’ Market. For things to see, try the Classic Car Cruise-In , Bayside History Museum , …
Chesapeake Bay | Maryland, Island, Map, Bridge, & Facts
WEBApr 26, 2024 · Chesapeake Bay, largest inlet in the Atlantic Coastal Plain of the eastern United States. Created by the submergence of the lower courses of the Susquehanna River and its tributaries, it is 193 miles (311 km) long and 3 to 25 miles (5 to 40 km) wide.
Chesapeake Bay - WorldAtlas
WEBAug 12, 2021 · Covering an area of 11,601 km 2, the Chesapeake Bay is the world’s third-largest estuary and the largest estuary in the United States. Located in the Mid-Atlantic region, the Chesapeake Bay is one of the largest rias of the Susquehanna River.
Bay Facts - Chesapeake Bay Foundation - CBF
WEBThe largest and at one-time most productive estuary in the United States, and the third largest in the world, the Chesapeake Bay is an integral part of our natural and national history.
Chesapeake Bay Watershed (U.S. National Park Service)
WEBJan 23, 2024 · Connected By Water. Over 41 million acres are connected through the waters that flow to and through Chesapeake Bay. The National Park Service strives to connect people to the opportunities and adventures throughout the watershed.
Chesapeake Bay | National Wildlife Federation
WEBThe Chesapeake Bay is the largest estuary in the United States. It runs north-south from the mouth of the Susquehanna River to the Atlantic Ocean. It is one of the most productive estuaries in the world, with over 3,600 species of animals and plants.
The Estuary - Chesapeake Bay
WEBThe Chesapeake Bay is the largest of more than 100 estuaries in the United States. About half of the Bay’s water volume comes from salt water from the Atlantic Ocean. The other half drains into the Bay from its enormous 64,000-square-mile watershed.
Bay Facts - Chesapeake Bay
WEBThe Chesapeake Bay watershed contains three distinct geologic regions: the Atlantic coastal plain, the Piedmont plateau and the Appalachian province.
Chesapeake Wildlife - Chesapeake Bay Foundation - CBF
WEBDiscover some of the rich, extraordinary wildlife that make this place so special. Some of the most iconic Bay species—and perhaps the most important to the region's recreation, economy, and way of life—include the blue crab, Eastern oyster, striped bass (also known as rockfish or striper), and Atlantic menhaden.
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