Pleasant Bay has approximately 71 miles of shoreline, including 51 miles of inner shoreline, 7 miles on the inside of the Nauset barrier beach, and 13 miles around five Bay islands. The vast and varied shoreline encompasses extensive coastal resources and is subject to a wide range of ecological forces.
The Alliance conducts research to deepen our understanding of coastal resources and processes throughout the Pleasant Bay system. This research provides a basis for management recommendations and best practices related to coastal structures, beach nourishment, and dredging and long-term planning to protect coastal resources and minimize coastal hazards.