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Buzzards Bay

Massachusetts, United States
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Buzzards Bay is an inlet of the Atlantic Ocean located in southeastern Massachusetts, USA. It stretches approximately 30 miles (48 km) in length and 5 to 10 miles (8 to 16 km) in width. The bay is bordered by the Cape Cod peninsula to the northeast and the Elizabeth Islands to the southeast. It is connected to Cape Cod Bay via the Cape Cod Canal. The area is characterized by a rugged coastline featuring numerous fishing villages, summer resorts, and yacht clubs. Major population centers include New Bedford and Fairhaven. Woods Hole, a center for marine research, is also situated here. The name "Buzzards Bay" may stem from the mistaken identification of ospreys as buzzards.12

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