Copepods in Food Webs (IMAGE) U.S. National Science Foundation Caption Copepods play an important role in the food webs of estuaries like the Chesapeake Bay. Credit Maryland Department of Natural Resources Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.