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Legendary for its marine life, no other estuary in North America rivals the Chesapeake Bay’s productivity. Take an insider's look at The Nature Conservancy's work in the Chesapeake Bay. Happy exploring!

A Moveable Feast - 215 x 143Migratory stripers winter off southeastern Virginia and North Carolina's Outer Banks, the end of a yearly journey that can span more than 2,000 miles. © Daniel White/TNC
A Moveable Feast

Our resilient striped bass, also called rockfish, is a symbol of hope for conservation. Read about this Chesapeake Bay icon and trace its epic migration via our slideshow. Explore now

Chesapeake BaySunset over the Chesapeake Bay © Dave Spier
Can We Have Our Bay and Fish It, Too?

Can natural diversity survive in a large estuary with 16 million people living in the watershed? Find out

Hook Restaurant 215x143Hook restaurant in Washington, D.C. © Moshe Zusman
From Sea to Plate

See how seagrass restoration efforts in the bay can yield more sustainable seafood choices at one Washington, DC restaurant. Explore

Stephanie Flack, Potomac River Director 215x143Stephanie Flack, project director for the Potomac River, at the Potomac Gorge, Maryland. © Blue Legacy/Oscar Durand
Watching the River Flow

The Potomac River is one of the largest rivers flowing into the Chesapeake Bay. Learn about its importance to the people and wildlife in the Washington metro region. Explore

Asian Oyster: A Risk We Can't AffordMay 2009. Restored oyster reefs at TNC's Virginia Coast Reserve. Photo credit: © Daniel White/2009 The Nature Conservancy
Asian Oyster: A Risk We Can't Afford

The Chesapeake Bay Foundation believes native oysters are the best solution to restoring the bay. Learn More

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Photo Special Features TabLion in Maasai Mara, Kenya, Africa. © Kenneth K. Coe

Close Encounters with Nature

Whether scary or exciting, nature has a way of sneaking up on you. See stories

Arden OConnor 215x143Arden O’Connor. © Lajla LeBlanc

Nature Matters

Hear some of nature's success stories and see how nature matters to us all. Watch videos

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