the Chesapeake Bay

GPTKB entity

Properties (47)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf bay
gptkbp:conservationEfforts restoration projects
fisheries management
habitat restoration
water quality monitoring
gptkbp:culturalSignificance local cuisine
recreational activities
historical landmarks
gptkbp:drainageBasin 64,000 square miles
gptkbp:economicActivity fishing industry
tourism
gptkbp:environmentalImpact pollution
habitat loss
overfishing
sea level rise
temperature changes
nutrient runoff
storm intensity
gptkbp:famousFor gptkb:Maryland_crab_cakes
historical sites
scenic views
water sports
sailing and boating
birdwatching
nature trails
wildlife watching
oyster harvesting
fishing tournaments
marine research
blue crab
gptkbp:historicalSignificance important for colonial trade
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label the Chesapeake Bay
gptkbp:length 200 miles
gptkbp:location gptkb:Maryland
gptkb:Virginia
gptkbp:majorRivers gptkb:Susquehanna_River
gptkb:James_River
gptkb:Potomac_River
gptkbp:protectedArea gptkb:Chesapeake_Bay_Program
gptkb:Chesapeake_Bay_National_Estuarine_Research_Reserve
gptkbp:type coastal plain estuary
gptkbp:waterQuality varies from fresh to brackish
gptkbp:width 30 miles
gptkbp:wildlife oysters
waterfowl
striped bass
blue crabs