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Chesapeake Bay NERR in Virginia

CBNERR-VA Research

Important Species
Important Species CBNERRS Director, Willy Reay, shows a summer flounder. Reserve nekton and habitat studies support management of commercially and ecologically important species. Steve Snyder
The Terrapin (Malaclemys terrapin)
The Terrapin (Malaclemys terrapin) a marsh-dwelling sensitive species Steve Snyder
Shoreline Protection
Shoreline Protection Gazebo along a living shoreline Steve Snyder
Inspecting Shore Stablization
Inspecting Shore Stablization Living shoreline research in the Bay Steve Snyder
Goodwin Island
Goodwin Island This area provides critical research related to coastal wetland processes Steve Snyder
Dragon Run
Dragon Run a unique and pristine landscape Steve Snyder
Horesehoe crab (Limulus polyphemus)
Horesehoe crab (Limulus polyphemus) the archaic crab species mating on Goodwin Islands Steve Snyder
Shoreline Erosion
Shoreline Erosion an example at Goodwin Islands Steve Snyder
GYRO
GYRO Goodwin/York Research Observatory Willy Reay
Sunset
Sunset at the GYRO Nomad buoy Willy Reay
Installation
Installation the Goodwin York Research Observatory (GYRO) buoy Willy Reay

CBNERR-VA promotes, supports, coordinates and engages in basic and applied research and monitoring efforts at managed areas within Virginia's coastal region.

  • The overriding goal of reserve research and monitoring activities is to contribute to effective national, regional and site specific coastal management.
  • There are typically 25 research/monitoring projects conducted on an annual basis by researchers from a variety of state and federal agencies, academic institutions and private organizations within the reserve's boundaries.
  • The reserve participates in biological, water quality and weather monitoring programs.
  • Graduate students conducting research at the Virginia Reserve sites are supported through the NOAA/NERR Graduate Research Fellowship Program  and minor research grants. Undergraduate students are also awarded minor research grants to support research conducted within Reserve boundaries. 

Current annd Past Research Activities at CBNERR-VA