![]() Bass Harbor Marsh is located on the western side of Mount Desert Island and is the largest area of salt marsh in Acadia. A small estuary is formed where freshwater streams meet the sea, with brackish (part saltwater, part freshwater) conditions influenced by the twice-daily tides. Bass Harbor Marsh has been severely impacted by invasive plant species that have displaced the native species that support a greater diversity of wildlife. ![]() Science at the SummitLearn about the ways climate change is challenging researchers to rethink how they manage Acadia's fragile mountain summits. ![]() Great Meadow WetlandLearn about this expansive wetland ecosystem and the steps scientists are taking to restore its health in the face of change. More About Bass Harbor Marsh |
Last updated: April 5, 2023