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Bay Info

Gain the information you need to more fully enjoy Chesapeake Bay

Chesapeake Bay and its tidal tributaries provide jobs, recreation, and sustenance for millions of people. Research by VIMS scientists helps illuminate all aspects of the Chesapeake Bay ecosystem, from the natural history and ecology of its living marine resources, to its tides and currents, water quality, and response to human influences.

Visit theses pages to gain information about your dynamic Bay.

Chesapeake Bay fishes

Learn about the finny denizens of Chesapeake Bay.

Net Notes

Read this monthly field report from members of VIMS' Juvenile Fish Survey to learn the what, where, and when of Bay fishes.

Tide Charts

View and download monthly tidal calendars for Gloucester Point, Hampton Roads, and Wachapreague, Virginia.

Tidewatch

Track the "extratidal" water levels responsible for coastal flooding.

VECOS

Monitor the pulse of  Chesapeake Bay through the Virginia Estuarine & Coastal Observing System and its array of high-tech moored and mobile sensors. 

Weather

Monitor air temperature, windspeed and direction, and other meteorological variables as measured on the VIMS campus in Gloucester Point

Wetland Reports

Read about the Bay ecosystem and the natural history of  the Bay's fishes, shellfish, mammals, insects, birds, and plants.