Monomoy National Wildlife Refuge
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Monomoy National Wildlife Refuge is a protected coastal habitat on Monomoy Island off Cape Cod, Massachusetts, renowned for its migratory bird populations, seal colonies, and pristine barrier beach ecosystems.
Statements (49)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
coastal wildlife refuge
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national wildlife refuge → protected area → |
| access |
boat access
→
seasonal access → |
| coastType |
Atlantic coast
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| country |
United States
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| ecosystemType |
barrier beach ecosystem
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coastal dune ecosystem → coastal lagoon → salt marsh ecosystem → tidal flats → |
| establishedFor |
conservation of coastal habitats
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protection of marine mammals → protection of migratory birds → |
| hasActivity |
birdwatching
→
environmental education → research → wildlife observation → |
| hasDesignation |
Important Bird Area
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| hasPart |
Minimoy Island
NERFINISHED
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North Monomoy Island → South Monomoy Island NERFINISHED → |
| hasWildlife |
migratory shorebirds
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piping plover → raptors → seals → terns → waterfowl → |
| IUCNCategory |
IV
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| knownFor |
Atlantic coastal bird migration stopover
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migratory bird habitat → pristine barrier beaches → seal colonies → shorebird nesting areas → |
| locatedIn |
Barnstable County, Massachusetts
NERFINISHED
→
Cape Cod → Chatham, Massachusetts NERFINISHED → Massachusetts → Monomoy Island → New England → |
| locatedInBodyOfWater |
Atlantic Ocean
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| locatedOn |
Monomoy Island
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| managementBody |
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
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| managingOrganization |
United States Fish and Wildlife Service
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| nearestCity |
Chatham, Massachusetts
NERFINISHED
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| partOf |
National Wildlife Refuge System
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| protectedUnder |
Migratory Bird Treaty Act
→
National Wildlife Refuge System Administration Act → |
Referenced by (2)
| Subject (surface form when different) | Predicate |
|---|---|
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Chatham
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hasLandmark |
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Massachusetts coastline
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hasPart |