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Chesapeake Bay Research BY: Imani Roane
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Why is it important to have a variety of animals in the Chesapeake bay ? It is important to have a variety of animals in the bay. Oysters keep the bay healthy. Blue crabs are a popular part in the food chain. My research will show that oysters & blue crabs are important to the bay.
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Why are Oysters important to the bay? Oysters are important to the bay because they keep the bay healthy and clean. They provide communities that provide lots of habitats & food for other living organisms. Oysters are filter feeders who feed on phytoplankton,which cleans water. Oysters are important to the bay.
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Why are blue crabs important to the bay? Blue crabs are important to the bay because they are a very popular part in the food chain, a lot of places eat them. They go through 3 stages; zoea,mega lops and immature crab. Blue crabs can be found in bay grasses and underwater meadows.
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Conclusion In conclusion I have learned about Oysters & Blue crabs. Oysters keep the bay healthy & clean. Blue crabs have three stages called ; zoea, mega lops, & the immature crab.
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Bibliography Chesapeake bay :bay 101 :www.chesapeakebay,net Bayville:http://bayville.thinkport.org/default-flash.aspx Baytrippers:http://baytrippers.thinkport.org\ Kidrex:http://www.kidrex.org/
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