Great Bay Reserve, New Hampshire
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The Great Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve is made up of over 10,000 acres of natural land and open water along New Hampshire’s coast. The Reserve is host to a wide range of species, from oysters, lobsters, striped bass, and horseshoe crabs to migratory osprey and annually spawning river herring. The staff work to reduce pollution, conserve natural resources, and cope with the effects of climate change on local communities and habitats.
Did You Know…
Tucked away on the shores of New Hampshire’s “hidden coast,” the Great Bay reserve is a refuge for 23 species of threatened or endangered animals and plants.
Latest News from the Great Bay Reserve
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