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Seagrasses are submerged plants found in shallow waters of the Chesapeake Bay

Seagrasses are a critical part of the Chesapeake Bay ecosystem. They require relatively clear water with low nutrient concentrations, so they are an excellent indicator of water quality.

<p>The underwater seagrass meadows provide protection from predators and abundant food for fish, crabs, ducks, and geese.</p>

The underwater seagrass meadows provide protection from predators and abundant food for fish, crabs, ducks, and geese.

<p>Grass shrimp is one of many aquatic species that depend on seagrass habitat. Source: John Carroll.</p>

Grass shrimp is one of many aquatic species that depend on seagrass habitat. Source: John Carroll.

<p>A pair of mallard ducks reach for the underwater seagrass, an important food source for migratory waterfowl. Source: Larry Shushan.</p>

A pair of mallard ducks reach for the underwater seagrass, an important food source for migratory waterfowl. Source: Larry Shushan.

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