Northern Neck Reefs: Diverse Ecosystem Within The Chesapeake Bay
The Northern Neck Reef is an array of three distinct reef types that lie off the coast of the Northern Neck peninsula in Virginia. These reefs include a barrier reef, fringing reef, and offshore sandbar. The reef system is located within the Chesapeake Bay, which is an estuary, and is bounded by the Eastern Shore peninsula and the Inner Banks. The reef’s unique location and composition make it an important habitat for various marine life and contribute to the overall biodiversity of the Chesapeake Bay ecosystem.
