JELLYFISH
AppearanceThree species of jellyfish can be found in the Chesapeake Bay:Sea nettles, Chrysaora chesapeakei Moon jellyfish or common jellyfish Aurelia aurita Lion’s...
CHESAPEAKE BAY
200 Miles of Beauty and BountyThe Chesapeake Bay is the largest estuary in the United States. The Bay is located in the Mid-Atlantic region and is...
PLANT A BUTTERFLY OR POLLINATOR GARDEN
Choose a sunny, sheltered location with average soil for a butterfly garden. The garden will feed butterflies but also other...
Nine buzzworthy facts about the honeybee
Learn some surprising facts about this iconic insect, known for its sweet honey and sharp stingBY STEPHANIE SMITH | JUNE 17, 2015(Image by...
ODD NAMES OF BAY CREATURES
1. Hellbender (Cryptobranchus alleganiensis) Hellbender is already a pretty unique name for this clean stream-loving salamander, but its nicknames—which include snot...
SHARKS!
Did you know there are 12 shark species in the Chesapeake Bay? While some are quite abundant, others are very...