Marine Nature Study Area

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500 Slice Dr
Oceanside, NY 11572

The Marine Nature Study Area in Oceanside, NY, is a 52-acre preserve dedicated to environmental education and the study of the local estuarine ecosystem. Visitors can explore eight instructional sites featuring various marine and estuarine topics, observe diverse wildlife, and engage with visual aids that enhance their understanding of the area's natural history.

Renowned for its tranquil atmosphere, the area attracts bird watchers and families alike, boasting a record of 287 bird species. In addition to outdoor trails and boardwalks, the Study Area includes an interpretive center showcasing live marine specimens and informative displays on environmental issues and local ecology.

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5.08 reviews
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Terry B.
8/17/2025

You would never come here by accident. It is at the end of a residential neighborhood with half related street names (Imagine living on Bunker Lane. At least there is no Bogey Boulevard). The area...

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Jared S.
6/8/2022

Personally speaking, this is the South Shore's best kept nature secret! The cat might be out the bag with this review but this place is so magical that it would feel immoral not to share it with...

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Deborah P.
8/21/2024

My father used to take me out there ‍with my sister when we were kids and we would walk around the trail with the weeds were growing so fast and tall. Then I would go into the center and see the...

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Bobbi S.
11/19/2021

This preserve has expanded since I came here about 25 years ago with my 3 then-young sons. Raised walkways over wetlands lead to packed dirt trails with good signage telling of history & ecology....

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Kait C.
9/17/2022

Absolutely beautiful, peaceful, and will definitely be returning. Walked around the whole site and it was a little over a mile. Tons of different wildlife to look for!

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