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Tag: Rip line

Life at an Estuarine Front

January 19, 2025July 26, 2026 Gordon HarrisLeave a comment

Shorebirds congregate and drift in rafts along the estuarine front where the mixing of fresh and saltwater stirs up small fish, crustaceans, and other aquatic organisms.

Posted in EnvironmentTagged Crane Beach, Plum Island, Plum Island Sound, Rip, Rip line
Ipswich MA historic photos by William Varrel

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