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Some animals eat oysters for food. Chesepeak Bay pretty much uses them as food. :)
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Does Maryland have an official state animal?
Yes, Maryland does have an official state animal. Their official state animals is the Chesapeake Bay Retriever. The Chesapeake Bay Retriever is named after the Chesapeake Bay in the state of Maryland.
What types of animals plants and microorganisms are native to the Chesapeake Bay and its watershed?
lots of fish live in the bay, along with crabs, oysters and eels.
Hudson Chesapeake Equine Coloring?
Bay
In which state was the chesapeake bay retriever first bred?
Maryland
Is a Chesapeake Bay Retriever good at tolerating cold temperatures?
Originally bred to retriever waterfowl in the icy waters of the Chesapeake Bay, this breed of dog is certainly good at tolerating the cold. They prefer cold weather and generally like to sleep outdoors when the temperature is cooler out there.
What Bay is famous for its oysters and blue crabs?
chesapeake
What animal life is harvested from the Chesapeake Bay?
Crabs and Oysters.
What life is harvested in Chesapeake Bay?
Fish, crabs and oysters
What is the meaning behind the name chesapeake bay?
Indian word meaning "Bay of Oysters."
What type of seafood comes from Chesapeake Bay?
Chesapeake Bay is best known for their clams and crabs, but they also have lobsters and oysters as well.
What are some of Maryland's natural resources?
oysters,lumber,and Chesapeake Bay
Is Chesapeake Bay rich in crabs oysters clams and other shellfish?
yes
What is the purpose of Chesapeake Bay oysters?
They were placed there by the gods along with the blue crab awaiting their discovery by mere mortals. Chesapeake Bay oysters are for human consumption, raw, fried, stewed, in a pie, or just about any way you can imagine preparing them!
How do oysters affect the water quality of the chesapeake bay?
They filter the bacteria out of the water. Adult oysters can filter up to 50 gallons a day!
Why is Chesapeake Bay important to Maryland?
The importance of the Chesapeake Bay is its fishing industry. Thousand of Menhaden (fish) and oysters are harvested from the Bay every year. And without all this food many small businesses and restaurants will lose business
Why are blue crabs so important to the Chesapeake bay?
In the Chesapeake bay, blue crabs eat and mate.
Do the people in Texas eat the same food as in Maryland?
Rarely because the Chesapeake bay provides a limited harvest of Oysters and Crab.
