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The New York Bight, the triangle of water with Montauk at one apex, the Jersey Shore at the second apex, and New York Harbor in the middle, is known for its abundance of marine life, [11] thus providing a large amount of prey for sharks. The exact migration pattern is not completely known and currently being studied, but the general belief is ...
A 2016 U.S. Army Corps of Engineers map showing New York–New Jersey Harbor Estuary's drainage divide and drainage basin Harrisse/LOC copy of the Manatus Map of 1639 An 1866 map of New York–New Jersey Harbor Estuary A 2011 NASA image of New York–New Jersey Harbor Estuary Population density and elevation above sea level in the New York City metropolitan area as of 2010 An aerial view of ...
Boundaries of the Jacques Cousteau National Estuarine Research Reserve. The Jacques Cousteau National Estuarine Research Reserve, located in southeastern New Jersey, encompasses over 116,116 acres (nearly 470 km 2) of terrestrial, wetland and aquatic habitats within the Mullica River-Great Bay Ecosystem.
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The location of Jamaica Bay, combined with its rich food resources, make it an important habitat for both plants and animals. [5] This geographic location also provides valuable feeding habitat to marine and estuarine species migrating between the New York Bight and the Hudson River and Raritan River estuaries, and to a diverse community of migratory birds and insects that use the Bay for ...
The Reserves are working with several NOAA programs and a variety of regional partners to improve the science in support of habitat restoration, restore coastal habitats, control invasive species, protect habitat through acquisition, and implement land management practices that balance the needs for conservation and public access.
The Refuge protects more than 40,000 acres (162 km 2) of southern New Jersey Coastal Habitats and tidal wetlands. 6,000 acres (24 km 2) of the refuge are designated as a wilderness area. These areas include Holgate and Little Beach , two of the few remaining undeveloped barrier beaches in the state.
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