What types of nekton live in Narragansett Bay?
Narragansett Bay, because of its location along the North Atlantic coast, contains both northern, cold-water marine life and warmer southern organisms. Rising temperatures cause the migration of many nekton into the estuary for feeding and reproduction. As the temperature begins to drop in the late fall some species move out of the Bay. For example, Summer flounder (Fluke) appear in late spring and depart before winter. Narragansett Bay is also home to many year-round residents. Winter flounder is Rhode Island’s most abundant saltwater fish and is present throughout the year.
