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The Waquoit Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve, located on the south shore of Cape Cod, Massachusetts, encompasses a diverse landscape featuring open waters, salt and fresh marshes, barrier beaches, and mixed forests. This 825-acre reserve is vital for both commercial and recreational fisheries, preserving one of the state's most diverse estuarine fish communities.

Visitors can engage in various educational programs and community events aimed at fostering stewardship and environmental awareness. The reserve also prioritizes research and monitoring efforts to better understand and protect its unique ecosystems and cultural heritage from the impacts of climate change.

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