The 432 page synthesis includes maps and over 100 figures and tables of long-term climate, hydrology, water chemistry, plant and animal monitoring data. Also provided is background information on the geology, geography, cultural history of the area, a statement of research needs and priorities and a discussion about linking science to management. More than 700 references, most of which report results of studies conducted in North Inlet estuary, are cited.  Appendices include a complete list of Baruch Institute and NI-WB NERR archived and web-published databases and taxonomic lists of major plant and animal groups. 

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