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.


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Predicate Object
instanceOf coastal wildlife refuge
national wildlife refuge
protected area
access boat access
seasonal access
coastType Atlantic coast
country United States
ecosystemType barrier beach ecosystem
coastal dune ecosystem
coastal lagoon
salt marsh ecosystem
tidal flats
establishedFor conservation of coastal habitats
protection of marine mammals
protection of migratory birds
hasActivity birdwatching
environmental education
research
wildlife observation
hasDesignation Important Bird Area
hasPart Minimoy Island NERFINISHED
North Monomoy Island
South Monomoy Island NERFINISHED
hasWildlife migratory shorebirds
piping plover
raptors
seals
terns
waterfowl
IUCNCategory IV
knownFor Atlantic coastal bird migration stopover
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
locatedOn Monomoy Island
managementBody U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
managingOrganization United States Fish and Wildlife Service
nearestCity Chatham, Massachusetts NERFINISHED
partOf National Wildlife Refuge System
protectedUnder Migratory Bird Treaty Act
National Wildlife Refuge System Administration Act

Referenced by (2)
Subject (surface form when different) Predicate
Chatham
hasLandmark
Massachusetts coastline
hasPart

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