Chesapeake Bay Explorer's Guide

David Malmquist

ISBN 10: 1493051334 / ISBN 13: 9781493051335

Published by Rowman and Littlefield, US, 2021

About this Item

Known for its beauty and its bounty, the Chesapeake Bay stretches nearly 200 miles from the mouth of the Susquehanna River (north of Baltimore, MD) to the coastal communities on the southernmost part of the Virginia. The Bay plays an important role in the ecologies and economies of Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, DC. The region draws millions of visitors annually to popular coastal cities (like Annapolis, Baltimore, Norfolk, Virginia Beach, and Washington, DC) and more than 11,500 miles of shoreline provide beaches, hiking trails, and wildlife preserves nestled between resort towns and other attractions. The nutrient-rich estuary waters also make for diverse fishing and ample birdwatching. Chesapeake Bay Guide is the perfect reference guide for visitors who want to know more about the things they see in their visit to the famous estuary, whether they're lying on a beach, walking through marshes, or driving over one of the many bridges that span the Bay. This guide provides a concise history of how the Bay was formed, and brief entries with full-color images and easy-to-read descriptions on the flora, fauna, and man-made artifacts found in the Bay.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Chesapeake Bay Explorer's Guide
• Publisher: Rowman and Littlefield, US
• Publication Date: 2021
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1493051334
• ISBN 13: 9781493051335
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: New
• Weight: 708 grams

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Synopsis

Known for its beauty and bounty, the Chesapeake Bay stretches nearly 200 miles from the mouth of the Susquehanna River to the ocean capes of the Atlantic, its tidal waters enriching the vibrant coastal communities of both Maryland and Virginia.

Chesapeake Bay Explorer’s Guide is the perfect reference for visitors who want to know more about the things they see in their visit to the famous estuary, whether they are relaxing on a beach, paddling through a saltmarsh, or watching workboats duck beneath a drawbridge. Explore more than 14,415 miles of shoreline, myriad hiking trails, and scores of wildlife preserves nestled between resort towns and other attractions. This guide provides a concise history of how the Bay was formed, and brief entries with full-color images and easy-to-read descriptions of the flora, fauna, and man-made artifacts found in and around the Bay.

About the Author

DR. DAVID MALMQUIST has spent the last two decades writing about the Chesapeake Bay on an almost daily basis in his position as news and media director at the Virginia Institute of Marine Science (VIMS), one of the largest marine research and education centers in the United States. He lives outside of Williamsburg, Virginia.