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Sampling Site VCR (Virginia Coast Reserve LTER)

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Name: Virginia Coast Reserve LTER

Location: Virginia, USA

Description: Research activities of the VCR/LTER focus on the mosaic of transitions and steady-state systems that comprise the barrier-island/lagoon/mainland landscape of the Eastern Shore of Virginia. Primary study sites are located on Hog Island, Parramore Island and mainland marshes near Nassawadox VA. The VCR/LTER uses field laboratory and housing facilities at the Anheuser-Busch Coastal Research Center in Oyster, VA. More information is available at https://lternet.edu/site/virginia-coast-reserve-lter/.
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37.064285, -76.077913
37.919550, -76.077913
37.919550, -75.320286
37.064285, -75.320286

Polygon Area:  240120 hectares

Polygon Center:  37.495243, -75.700227

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This material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under grants OCE-9982133, OCE-0620959, OCE-1237140, OCE-1832178 and OCE-2425396. Any opinions, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in the material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation.