Wildlife
From oysters and crabs to osprey and otters, the Chesapeake Bay watershed is home to incredible wildlife. Learn about some of the Bay region's most iconic and interesting fish and animals.
What's so cool about the Bay watershed's wildlife?
Take a look at some of the most interesting facts about our beloved birds, fish, shellfish, and other animals that make the Bay region what it is.
Thirty species of waterfowl call the Bay home
The Bay produces 500+ million lbs. of seafood a year
There are 12 species of sharks that visit the Bay
Discover some of the rich, extraordinary wildlife that make this place so special.
Interesting and surprising facts, alarming threats, and what we can do to help the Bay’s wildlife
Did you know?
The Chesapeake Bay is often called “the osprey garden” because it is home to the largest breeding population of ospreys in the world. These iconic birds mate for life and return each spring (often traveling thousands of miles from Central and South America) to nest in the same area of the watershed where they were born. Learn more.
Learn More About the Bay Region
There’s so much to know about this extraordinary place, home to more than 3,600 species of plants and animals and 18 million people.
How to Get Involved
From signing up for an event to shopping our CBF Store, there are so many ways you can get involved in the Save the Bay movement.
