Ecology of Atlantic Shores Erin Miller, 2008

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Conclusions Although it was originally my goal to compare marine and ecosystem health in Narragansett Bay and Bermuda, this proved to be difficult because the two locations are extrememly different. The policies and management practices in Narragansett Bay stem from a long history of failed sewage treatment and a recent attempt to revitalize bay health. Bermuda has better water quality than Narragansett Bay, but is threatened by poor waste treatment programs and high population density. Future management actions in Bermuda should recognize the characteristics of the failed attemepts in Rhode Island and should strive to maintain more effective practices. Seekonk River, Pawtucket RI; Nonsuch Island, Bermuda; Bristol RI; Astwood Park, Bermuda.