Oyster Pond

USA / Massachusetts / West Tisbury /
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Watershed: The 2685-acre watershed is mostly in Edgartown, with a small area in West Tisbury.
Pond: The pond has an area of 208 acres, a mean depth of 6.6 feet, and a tidal range of 0.5 ft.
Water Quality: The Martha's Vineyard Commision has categorized this pond as Compromised. Eelgrass is limited and has not been mapped in the pond. Total organic nitrogen is high, there is strong stratification, and a significant algae bloom has been documented.Few oysters present.

The barrier beach is opened roughly twice per year to allow fresh ocean water inflow usually in the fall and spring. Depending on tides and wave action the barrier beach usually closes the opening in 2-3 weeks.
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Coordinates:   41°21'50"N   70°35'59"W
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