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2448 files in 55 albums and 27 categories with 18 comments, 195498 views, and 6973 downloads
Category Albums Files
Aerial and Satellite
2 710
Bay, Watershed and Land Use
2 147
ScenesScenic photos with no other specific features or characteristics
2 346
Community Action
2 4
Environmental Problems
3 66
Environmental Action
2 25
Recreation
3 44
UMCES
5 158
Other
2 70
Fauna
Aquatic Invertebrates
2 50
Aquatic Vertebrates
2 37
Birds
2 58
Terrestrial Invertebrates
2 17
Terrrestrial Vertebrates
2 32
Flora
Aquatic & Wetland Flora
2 66
Terrestrial Flora
2 110
People
Government
3 5
Public
3 9
Specific ProjectsThis category is for images relating to specific projects
National Estuarine Eutrophication AssessmentThe image library is for people involved in the NEEA project. Please upload images of your estuary to the NEEA section of the library. We will be including many images in the final report. Photographer credit will be given for all photos used.
6 45
Department of DefenseThe image library is for people involved in the Department of Defense Progress towards Chesapeake Bay Restoration project. Photographer credit will be given for all photos used.
1 60
Maryland Coastal BaysPhotos relating to the Maryland Coastal Bays
2 316
Land Ocean Interactions in the Coastal Zone (LOICZ)
1 14
Coastal Louisiana
2 59
2448 files in 55 albums and 27 categories with 18 comments, 195498 views, and 6973 downloads

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Sampling at the Horn Point Laboratory dock Winter sampling of oysters grown in a mesh bag at the Horn Point Laboratory dock for a seasonal analysis.  oysters monthly seasonal analysis winter Ben Fertig HPL Horn Point Laboratory dock pier research sampling monitoring
Sampling at the Horn Point Laboratory dockPhoto (JPG)Tim Carruthers6 views0 downloadsWinter sampling of oysters grown in a mesh bag at the Horn Point Laboratory dock for a seasonal analysis. bfertigAdd to lightbox
Public boat launch and adjacent parking lot. This Talbot County public boat launch is at Easton Point. Stormwater river input from the parking lot is unopposed; the lot was completely submerged in Hurricane Isabel, Sept. 2003.
May 2005, Tred Avon River, Easton, MD hydrocarbon metal oil grease pollution runoff urban impact
Public boat launch and adjacent parking lot.Photo (JPG)Jane Hawkey300 views5 downloadsThis Talbot County public boat launch is at Easton Point. Stormwater river input from the parking lot is unopposed; the lot was completely submerged in Hurricane Isabel, Sept. 2003.
May 2005, Tred Avon River, Easton, MD
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Silver Gull (Larus novaehollandiae) An Australian Silver Gull in flight red beak legs
Silver Gull (Larus novaehollandiae)Photo (JPG)Adrian Jones450 views47 downloadsAn Australian Silver Gull in flightAdrianJAdd to lightbox
Stone Bridge Remains of a stone bridge over a stream in Savage River State Forest in Garrett County, western Maryland Savage River State Park Western Maryland Photo Trees
Stone BridgePhoto (JPG)Ben Fertig197 views7 downloadsRemains of a stone bridge over a stream in Savage River State Forest in Garrett County, western MarylandAllisonAdd to lightbox
ACE Basin National Estuarine Research Reserve ACE Basin National Estuarine Research Reserve, South Carolina ACE Basin NERR National Estuarine Research Reserve swamp marsh palmetto low country park forest wetland alligator Alligator mississippiensis
ACE Basin National Estuarine Research ReservePhoto (JPG)Ben Fertig12 views1 downloadsACE Basin National Estuarine Research Reserve, South CarolinabfertigAdd to lightbox
White flower found on Maui White flower amidst a meadow                 white flower terrestrial flora flowering plants field meadow grasses
White flower found on MauiPhoto (JPG)Ben Fertig12 views2 downloadsWhite flower amidst a meadow bfertigAdd to lightbox
St. Martin River Looking towards the mouth of St. Martin River towards Isle of Wight Bay Maryland Coastal Bays St Martin River Isle of Wight Bay
St. Martin RiverPhoto (JPG)Jane Thomas63 views6 downloadsLooking towards the mouth of St. Martin River towards Isle of Wight BayJaneTAdd to lightbox
Pocomoke Sound Wildlife Management Area Pocomoke Sound Wildlife Management Area on the eastern shore of Maryland Chesapeake Bay Eastern Shore aerial tributary rural Delmarva tidal estuary Somerset County Maryland marshes creek
Pocomoke Sound Wildlife Management AreaPhoto (JPG)Jane Thomas2 views0 downloadsPocomoke Sound Wildlife Management Area on the eastern shore of MarylandJaneTAdd to lightbox


Last additions
Filtering water samples Filtering water samples for chlorophyll a, total suspended solids, total volatile solids, and suspended particulate matter. Filtered water can be used to measure dissolved nutrients such as nitrogen and phosphorus. monie bay marsh trees forest water quality monitoring scientist research recording data sample collection measurements filtering data collection boats Chesapeake Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve Little Monie Creek NERR Somerset County, Maryland fie
Filtering water samplesPhoto (JPG)Hilary Stevens1 views0 downloadsFiltering water samples for chlorophyll a, total suspended solids, total volatile solids, and suspended particulate matter. Filtered water can be used to measure dissolved nutrients such as nitrogen and phosphorus.bfertigAug 21, 2008Add to lightbox
Overhanging tree Bank erosion can lead to trees overhanging creeks and rivers. monie bay trees forest Chesapeake Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve Monie Creek NERR Somerset County, Maryland creek erosion bank erosion protected area tributary
Overhanging treePhoto (JPG)Hilary Stevens0 views0 downloadsBank erosion can lead to trees overhanging creeks and rivers.bfertigAug 21, 2008Add to lightbox
Poultry farm along Little Monie Creek A poultry farm just beyond wetlands adjascent to Little Monie Creek, near the Monie Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve farming agriculture monie bay crops marsh trees forest farmhouse farm poultry house protected area rural development waterfront property wetlands Chesapeake Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve Little Monie Creek NERR Somerset County, Maryland
Poultry farm along Little Monie CreekPhoto (JPG)Hilary Stevens0 views0 downloadsA poultry farm just beyond wetlands adjascent to Little Monie Creek, near the Monie Bay National Estuarine Research ReservebfertigAug 21, 2008Add to lightbox
Monitoring water quality Recording water quality measurements from a YSI sonde while monitoring in Monie Creek, part of the Monie Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve.  monie bay YSI secchi disk trees Somerset County, Maryland NERR Monie Creek Chesapeake Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve creek resource manager water quality monitoring scientist tributary research measurements data collection recording data
Monitoring water qualityPhoto (JPG)Hilary Stevens0 views0 downloadsRecording water quality measurements from a YSI sonde while monitoring in Monie Creek, part of the Monie Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve. bfertigAug 21, 2008Add to lightbox
Waterfront residential development Residential development reliant on septic systems can be found along portions of Monie Creek, which enters the Monie Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve.  monie bay houses marsh trees docks boat boat lifts waterfront property homes boat ramp boats residential development Monie Creek NERR Chesapeake Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve Somerset County, Maryland
Waterfront residential developmentPhoto (JPG)Hilary Stevens0 views0 downloadsResidential development reliant on septic systems can be found along portions of Monie Creek, which enters the Monie Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve. bfertigAug 21, 2008Add to lightbox
Monitoring Water Quality Monitoring the water quality on Monie Bay monie bay marsh trees forests water quality Monie Creek NERR Chesapeake Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve Somerset County, Maryland water quality monitoring boats data collection measurements recording data research scientist tributary
Monitoring Water QualityPhoto (JPG)Hilary Stevens0 views0 downloadsMonitoring the water quality on Monie BaybfertigAug 21, 2008Add to lightbox
Commercial pile driver A commercial floating pile driver provides services for waterfront properties that have docks, boat lifts, or riprap. monie bay Monie Creek NERR Chesapeake Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve Somerset County, Maryland waterfront property tributary rocks riprap residential development pilings marine services maintenance machinery industry homes docks commercial servic
Commercial pile driverPhoto (JPG)Hilary Stevens0 views0 downloadsA commercial floating pile driver provides services for waterfront properties that have docks, boat lifts, or riprap.bfertigAug 21, 2008Add to lightbox
Commercial pile driver A commercial floating pile driver provides services for waterfront properties that have docks, boat lifts, or riprap. monie bay marsh trees forest Monie Creek NERR Chesapeake Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve Somerset County, Maryland waterfront property residential development maintenance boat ramp boats pilings boat lift commercial services marine services channe
Commercial pile driverPhoto (JPG)Hilary Stevens0 views0 downloadsA commercial floating pile driver provides services for waterfront properties that have docks, boat lifts, or riprap.bfertigAug 21, 2008Add to lightbox