NOAA Highlights Habitat Month with Chesapeake Bay Marsh Restoration

July is Habitat Month at NOAA Fisheries, and the agency is showcasing its work to protect and restore habitats that support the nation’s fisheries and coastal wildlife. A NOAA‑funded effort on Virginia’s Ragged Island is rebuilding brackish marsh to provide spawning grounds for fish, shelter for oysters and birds, and to keep sediment and pollutants from feeding harmful algal blooms in the Chesapeake Bay. The agency also notes National Culinary Arts Month, encouraging anglers and hunters alike to try grilling fresh seafood. Simple grilling techniques can bring out the flavor of locally harvested fish, offering a tasty complement to traditional game meals.