Chesapeake Uncharted

Jeremy Cox
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The story of America's largest estuary, its vibrant ecosystem and the people who rely on its health.

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  1. Chasing Migrations

    EPISODE 1

    Chasing Migrations

    Take a sound journey with the makers of the Chesapeake Bay Journal's latest documentary film, "Chesapeake Rhythms." Dave Harp, Tom Horton and Sandy Cannon Brown share the behind the scenes story of how they captured footage of tundra swans, monarch butterflies, eels and shorebirds.

    21 min
  2. The Importance of Being an Eel

    EPISODE 2

    The Importance of Being an Eel

    All about eels. Along with great blue herons and humans, eels are probably the most widely distributed of all Chesapeake Bay species. The returning eels will spread throughout the Chesapeake and its 40 some rivers and thousands of streams, eating and being eaten. It's hard to think of a more vital part of the region's aquatic ecosystem.

    33 min
  3. Monarch Butterflies: A Tiny Global Traveler Fights for Survival

    EPISODE 3

    Monarch Butterflies: A Tiny Global Traveler Fights for Survival

    Monarch creatures may be small creatures, but they go on an epic adventure every year across much of the globe. Now, the federal government is stepping in. In December, the Fish and Wildlife Service proposed to list monarch butterflies as "threatened" under the Endangered Species Act. But since then, the new Trump administration has begun discussing rescinding the definition of "harm" in the act. That could remove certain protections for all listed species and their habitats.

    30 min
  4. When the Tundra Swan Song Plays

    EPISODE 4

    When the Tundra Swan Song Plays

    Tundra swans are among the most magnificent birds in North America and the largest waterfowl, traveling thousands of miles from the high Arctic to their winter home on the Chesapeake Bay. So, why aren't there as many of them as there used to be in the region?

    29 min
  5. Shorebirds, Mosquito Ditches and Climate Change

    EPISODE 5

    Shorebirds, Mosquito Ditches and Climate Change

    Shorebirds appear plentiful on any visit to the beach. But their habitat is under threat from climate change and the legacy of a Great Depression-era work program. This is the last in our series of episodes spotlighting the Bay Journal documentary film, "Chesapeake Rhythms."

    33 min
  6. Season 4 Trailer: Chasing Migrations

    SEASON 4 TRAILER

    Season 4 Trailer: Chasing Migrations

    Migrations shape life in the Chesapeake Bay and its watershed. Follow along with Chesapeake Bay Journal filmmakers David Harp, Tom Horton and Sandy Cannon Brown as they track the journeys of monarch butterflies, eels, tundra swans and shorebirds in their latest documentary, Chesapeake Rhythms. Hear behind-the-scenes interviews with the filmmakers as well as original reporting by Jeremy Cox and Lauren Hines-Acosta. The new podcast season debuts May 21.

    2 min
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The story of America's largest estuary, its vibrant ecosystem and the people who rely on its health.

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  • Creator
    Jeremy Cox
  • Episodes
    38
  • Seasons
    4
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © The Chesapeake Bay Journal
  • Show Website
    Chesapeake Uncharted