New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP), Green Acres Program, 201210, Barnegat Bay Ecologically Sensitive Areas: NJ Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP).
Summary
Ecologically Sensitive Areas are shallow areas where submerged aquatic vegetation such as eel grass, is found. These areas provide shelter and feeding grounds for numerous fish and wildlife, including shellfish, crabs, fish and shorebirds.
Summary
Ecologically Sensitive Areas are shallow areas where submerged aquatic vegetation such as eel grass, is found. These areas provide shelter and feeding grounds for numerous fish and wildlife, including shellfish, crabs, fish and shorebirds.
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Purpose
The data was created to generally show the public, project partners and DEP staff the location of the 16 Barnegat Bay Environmentally Sensitive Areas which consist of concentrations of aquatic vegetation, shellfish beds, finfish habitat, waterfowl nesting ground. Certain activities by boaters and personal watercraft operators can harm the Bay by damaging submerged aquatic vegetation and disrupting aquatic habitats. This information will provide the background needed to determine the appropriate management plan for protecting the Bay's environmentally sensitive areas.
