Waquoit Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve

Waquoit Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve is a nature reserve in , . Waquoit Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve is situated nearby to the hamlet , as well as near .

Places of Interest

Highlights include Mashpee National Wildlife Refuge and South Cape Beach State Park.

Nature reserve
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The is a National Wildlife Refuge in the state of . Established in 1995, it is administered by the Eastern Massachusetts National Wildlife Complex.

Nature reserve
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is a state park located in the town of . It is part of the Waquoit Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve.

Island
is a 330-acre island off the coast of within . It is home to some primitive campsites and is part of the Waquoit Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Cotuit and New Seabury.

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is a village of the town of on . Oyster Company has been producing oysters in the pretty harbor since 1837. In this quiet residential area with upscale summer retreats, the harbor provides great boating and kayaking and some beautiful views.

Hamlet
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is a census-designated place in the town of in , , United States, on . The area consists primarily of summer homes for wealthy families.

Hamlet
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is a census-designated place in the town of in , , United States. As of the 2020 census, had a population of 448.

Waquoit Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve

Latitude
41.576° or 41° 34′ 34″ north
Longitude
-70.4876° or 70° 29′ 16″ west
Inception
January 21st, 2003
Open location code
87HFHGG6+CW
Open­Street­Map ID
way 884006500
Open­Street­Map feature
landuse=­forest
Open­Street­Map feature
leisure=­nature_reserve
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Satellite Map

Discover Waquoit Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve from above in high-definition satellite imagery.
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Localities in the Area

Explore places such as South Mashpee and Monomoscoy Island.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Prime View Conservation Area and New Seabury Athletic Club.

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