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Scituate, MA 02066
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Gerry E. Studds Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary
The Gerry E. Studds Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary sits at the mouth of Massachusetts Bay.
The Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary was designated for a multitude of reasons, not the least of which was its long history of human use and its high natural productivity. Two distinct peak productivity periods produce a complex system of midwater and benthic habitats.
Data strongly suggest the presence of over 50 shipwreck sites within the sanctuary. Important sites that have already been investigated include the historically significant wreck of the steamship Portland which sank in 1898 during a gale named after the ship.