About the Gulf > Overview of Habitat Types
Overview of Habitat Types
Click to learn about habitats of the Gulf of Maine:
- Barrier banks and deep channel
- Banks and ledges
- Coastal habitats
- Deep basins
- The Gulf’s currents
- Sheltered bays
- Tidal action
Related links:
- Gulf of Maine Marine Habitat Primer
Beautifully illustrated with photographs and drawings, this 56-page document gives an introduction to the salt marshes, rocky outcrops, seagrass beds, shellfish reefs, cold-water corals, and other habitats of the Gulf of Maine. This link will bring you to a Web page where you can download the primer in PDF format. - Undersea Landscapes
- Educational materials about the Gulf of Maine
Gulf of Maine Aquarium