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James River

Sea Nettles Probability

This experimental map animation depicts the probability of encountering sea nettles in the selected Chesapeake Bay area. The abundance or density of sea nettles that you may encounter is not reflected here because it can vary greatly from year to year at a given location.

Click Faster or Slower repeatedly to adjust the animation speed to your liking. To zoom in, click the Zoom button, then click anywhere inside the image.