RESEARCH
COMMITTED TO LEARNING EXPERIENCES
COMMITTED TO LEARNING EXPERIENCES
Scientists also conduct research projects, develop maps for scientific, management, and educational projects, and encourage graduate students and visiting scientists to take advantage of the 110,000 acres of protected water and land to increase understanding of our unique habitat and natural resource management.
GIS MAPPING
GIS MAPPING
Reserve staff use GIS (Geographic Information System) technology to map the locations of natural resources, plan for public access (camp sites, trails, protected areas), and educate the community about coastal processes and change events.
MONITORING
MONITORING
COLLABORATIVE RESEARCH
COLLABORATIVE RESEARCH
VISITING SCIENTISTS
VISITING SCIENTISTS
Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve serves as an outdoor classroom and laboratory for students and scientists from around the world. The Visiting Scientist program encourages graduate students and other researchers to conduct their studies in the reserve.

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