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MassBays Estuaries

Estuaries are places of transition from land to sea, making them one of the most productive and complex ecosystems on Earth.

Estuaries are one of the most productive and complex ecosystems. Estuaries and their associated wetlands provide essential habitat for wildlife to feed, breed, and use as stopover during migration. Humans also rely on estuaries for food, recreation, jobs and coastal protection.

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Ecosystem Delineation and Assessment  State of the Bays  A Blueprint for the Bays 

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