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Paddle quietly along marsh edges at Isle of Wight Bay or Sunset Park margins where terrapins bask—maintain distance and never grab turtles for selfies. Low tide exposes mud flats; stay in channels to avoid grounding and damaging submerged grass beds that shelter juvenile terrapins.
Sources: Maryland Coastal Bays Program · Maryland DNR · Visit Ocean City
Editorial visitor guidance for Ocean City, Maryland. Confirm current Town of Ocean City, Maryland DNR, NPS Assateague, and NWS rules when regulations or safety apply.
