A Unique Ecosystem A wildlife photographer focuses his camera on a great blue heron wading in a tidal marsh that borders the Chesapeake Bay. The heron has landed in the marsh to feed on small fish. The fish have entered the marsh to feed on the worms, crustaceans, mollusks, and insects that live abundantly among its grasses.
Tidal wetlands are both places of serene beauty and incredibly productive ecosystems.
The Aquarium's Conservation Department is focusing its Chesapeake Bay conservation efforts on tidal wetlands, using restoration projects to increase public awareness of watershed issues.