. >> reporter: field specialist meghan moncasey navigates the planting reef maps and collects data about once, isn't it? >> feel like octopus at times. >> reporter: captain doug west guides the barge to each sight. >> , v the oysters fall into the water. >> reporter: long days come with a territory for captain and crew but they're never a chore. >> this is my passion. chesapeake bay restoration. more than just a job, it feels a little bit like hobby. >> reporter: out here, success is not measured in instant results but by the passive statue of time and tied. for restoration world, cleaner water and healthy marine life their pearls. melanie alnwick for f fox5 beyod the lens. >> up next take ride with us on a flight filled with american heroes. we'll be right back. [ applause ] ♪ ♪ >>> many things make living in the nation's capitol special. including all the memorials and all the monuments. hundred dolhundreds world war is fly into d.c. to show their honor. they invit inv invited fox5 photojournalist don to along for the emotional ride. >> please help us welcome or world war ii and vietna