Photo #6 of 8. Having reached the "buster" molt stage, a Maryland blue crab , Callinectes sapidus, sheds its shell. The genus and species mean tasty beautiful swimmer.

Photo #7 of 8. Having reached the "buster" molt stage, a Maryland blue crab , Callinectes sapidus, sheds its shell. The genus and species mean tasty beautiful swimmer.

Photo #8 of 8. Having reached the "buster" molt stage, a Maryland blue crab , Callinectes sapidus, sheds its shell. The genus and species mean tasty The genus and species mean tasty beautiful swimmer.

Photo #1 of 8. Having reached the "buster" molt stage, a Maryland blue crab , Callinectes sapidus, has begun the process of shedding its shell. The genus and species mean tasty beautiful swimmer.

Photo #2 of 8. Having reached the "buster" molt stage, a Maryland blue crab , Callinectes sapidus, sheds its shell. During its lifetime a crab may molt 20 to 25 times, increasing its size as much as 1/4 to 1/3 each time. The genus and species mean tasty beautiful swimmer.

Photo #3 of 8. Having reached the "buster" molt stage, a Maryland blue crab , Callinectes sapidus, sheds its shell. The genus and species mean tasty beautiful swimmer.

Photo #4 of 8. Having reached the "buster" molt stage, a Maryland blue crab , Callinectes sapidus, sheds its shell. The genus and species mean tasty beautiful swimmer.

Photo #5 of 8. Having reached the "buster" molt stage, a Maryland blue crab , Callinectes sapidus, sheds its shell. The genus and species mean tasty beautiful swimmer.

Footprints in the sand. A Great Blue Heron has left its tracks here along the river. Compare the sand texture in this picture to the following image.

Footprints in the sand. A Great Blue Heron has left its tracks here along the river. Compare the sand texture in this picture to the previous image.

Early morning fog and autumn colors reflected in the Patuxent River at Wayson's Corner.

Hart-Miller Island, once two islands that nearly eroded into extinction, are now one. They are being regenerated and enlarged with dredge spoils from Baltimore Harbor. Recreation area on what is left of the original Miller's Island is popular with Baltimore area boaters.

Hart-Miller Island, once two islands that nearly eroded into extinction, are now one. They are being regenerated and enlarged with dredge spoils from Baltimore Harbor. Recreation area on what is left of the original Miller's Island is popular with Baltimore area boaters.

Hart-Miller Island, once two islands that nearly eroded into extinction, are now one. They are being regenerated and enlarged with dredge spoils from Baltimore Harbor.

Hart-Miller Island, once two islands that nearly eroded into extinction, are now one. They are being regenerated and enlarged with dredge spoils from Baltimore Harbor.

Hart-Miller Island, once two islands that nearly eroded into extinction, are now one. They are being regenerated and enlarged with dredge spoils from Baltimore Harbor.

Hart-Miller Island, once two islands that nearly eroded into extinction, are now one. They are being regenerated and enlarged with dredge spoils from Baltimore Harbor.

Hart-Miller Island, once two islands that nearly eroded into extinction, are now one. They are being regenerated and enlarged with dredge spoils from Baltimore Harbor.

Hart-Miller Island, once two islands that nearly eroded into extinction, are now one. They are being regenerated and enlarged with dredge spoils from Baltimore Harbor.

Erosion damage to a beach near Baltimore as a result of Hurricane Floyd.

Great Blue Heron fishing along the Patuxent River.

Early morning fog over a Port Isobel Island marsh.

Erosion damage to Port Isobel Island as a result of Hurricane Floyd.

Erosion damage to Port Isobel Island as a result of Hurricane Floyd.

Seagulls occupying almost every piling along a Tangier Island waterman's dock.

Crab pots stacked up along the docks at Tangier Island.

Redbeard sponge in the intertidal zone with a white feather caught in one of its crevices.

Sunset over New York City. In: "Flug Und Wolken", Manfred Curry, Verlag F. Bruckmann, Munchen, 1932.

The center of New York. In: "Flug Und Wolken", Manfred Curry, Verlag F. Bruckmann, Munchen, 1932.

A flying boat on arrival at New York passing over the Statue of Liberty. In: "Flug Und Wolken", Manfred Curry, Verlag F. Bruckmann, Munchen, 1932.

Early morning mist over New York City. Captain Alfred G. Buckham. In: "Flug Und Wolken", Verlag F. Bruckmann, Munchen, 1932.

A flying boat cruising by Battery Park at the south end of Manhattan Island. In: "Flug Und Wolken", Manfred Curry, Verlag F. Bruckmann, Munchen, 1932.

The Empire State Building in the late afternoon sun. In: "Flug Und Wolken", Manfred Curry, Verlag F. Bruckmann, Munchen, 1932.

Downtown New York in the early morning sun. In: "Flug Und Wolken", Manfred Curry, Verlag F. Bruckmann, Munchen, 1932.

Gloucester as seen from the southwest. In: Historical Collections ... of Every Town in Massachusetts. 1841.

A view of the southern part of Beverly, as seen from the bridge connecting it with Salem. In: Historical Collections ... of Every Town in Massachusetts. 1841.

A northern view of Holmes' Hole, East Tisbury, on Martha's Vineyard. In: Historical Collections ... of Every Town in Massachusetts. 1841.

Edgartown Harbor as seen from Chappequiddick Island. In: Historical Collections ... of Every Town in Massachusetts. 1841.

The Gay Head Lighthouse on the west end of Martha's Vineyard. Gay Head was named for the multi-colored strata which presented a beautiful and cheerful sight on a clear day. In: Historical Collections ... of Every Town in Massachusetts. 1841.

A southeastern view of New Bedford as seen from Fairhaven. Palmer's Island is in the left center of the picture and bridge to Fairhaven is on the right. In: Historical Collections ... of Every Town in Massachusetts. 1841.

A western view of Fairhaven as seen from New Bedford. In: Historical Collections ... of Every Town in Massachusetts. 1841.

Wellfleet Harbor as seen from the north. Wellfleet is on Cape Cod. In: Historical Collections ... of Every Town in Massachusetts. 1841.

View from the northeastern edge of Provincetown. The windmills were used in the the production of salt. The high sand dunes added to the unique appearance of this Cape Cod town. In: Historical Collections ... of Every Town in Massachusetts. 1841.

Boston as seen from the southwest near the intersection of the Providence and Worcester rail lines. The State House towering over all and Boston Common are in the center, while the Bunker Hill Monument is seen on the extreme left. In: Historical Collections ... of Every Town in Massachusetts. 1841.

The United States Marine Hospital at Chelsea. The building was made of stone and built in 1827. Patients were sick and disabled seamen. Although run by the revenue collector of Boston and Charlestown, a physician and surgeon were appointed by the President of the United States. In: Historical Collections ... of Every Town in Massachusetts. 1841.

A southwestern view of East Boston as seen from Lewis's Wharf, East Boston ferryway. East Boston was formerly known as Noddle's Island. The Maverick Hotel, named for Samuel Maverick a 17th Century colonist, is the large building in the center. In: Historical Collections ... of Every Town in Massachusetts. 1841.

A northern view of South Boston. The Washington House is the large building on the left. In: Historical Collections ... of Every Town in Massachusetts. 1841.

Eastern view of Plymouth from the harbor. In: Historical Collections ... of Every Town in Massachusetts. 1841.

Nantucket as seen from the shore of the inner harbor, southeast from the town. The lighthouse on Brant Point is seen in the distance on the right. In: Historical Collections ... of Every Town in Massachusetts. 1841.

A view of Charlestown from the cemetery on Copp's Hill in Boston. Bunker Hill Monument on Breed's Hill and Bunker Hill further to the north are seen in the central part of the image. Buildings of the U.S. Navy Yard are seen on the extreme right. In: Historical Collections ... of Every Town in Massachusetts. 1841.