Buzzards Bay is a bay of the Atlantic Ocean adjacent to the U.S. state of Massachusetts. It is approximately 28 miles long by 8 miles wide. It is a popular destination for fishing, boating, and tourism. Since 1914, Buzzards Bay has been connected to Cape Cod Bay by the Cape Cod Canal.

Why is it called Buzzards Bay?

The name Buzzards Bay may have originated from the misidentification of ospreys in the area as buzzards. The inlet's jagged coastline is dotted with numerous fishing villages, summer resorts, and yacht clubs.

What does the Buzzards Bay Coalition do?

The Buzzards Bay Coalition's work to restore clean water, protect watershed lands, and engage the community is guided by a volunteer board of directors and carried out by a talented group of conservation professionals, as well as hundreds of dedicated volunteers.