describe some things about the environmental conditions on the bay?
The salt marshes offer prime habitat for migratory birds and other wildlife, lately there has been a loss of marshland there reasons for which are unclear.
Jamaica Bay
salt marshes of Jamaica Bay offer prime habitat for migratory birds and other wildlife
where did the barren island get its name from? A group of Lenape Native Americans referred to the archipelago of islands near it by a name alternatively transcribed as "Equandito", "Equendito", or "Equindito", which means "Broken Lands". what is the reason behind the decline of community over there? An effort was made to develop a seaport district, factories and turn the creeks along the coast into canals and part of the island to be used as parkland. are there any plants on the island? Yes, there are fish rendering plants, as well as for fertilizer plants here. where is the island located? On Jamaica Bay
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Jamaica Bay [SEP] Environmental conditions
The salt marshes of Jamaica Bay offer prime habitat for migratory birds and other wildlife. Most of the waters and marshes have been protected since 1972 as part of the Gateway National Recreation Area. Though much improved, pollution is still a problem, and after once enjoying a worldwide reputation for oysters and supporting a vigorous fishing industry the area has been closed to shellfishing since the early 20th century as one result. The marshlands are also fast diminishing. As of Spring 2003, marshland is being lost at the rate of approximately per year. The reasons for this loss are still unclear, but one hypothesis is that the loss is the result of rising sea levels.