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Buzzards Bay Aquarium New Bedford, Massachusetts, Umass Amherst Center Economic Development
Buzzards Bay Aquarium New Bedford, Massachusetts, Umass Amherst Center Economic Development
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This report was done in six parts: a history and background analysis of New Bedford, Massachusetts, and market research was carried out to understand local tourism efforts and visitors profiles. Then a study of existing aquariums throughout the country was taken to establish type, size, location and demographics, and analysis of the three possible aquarium sites in New Bedford in terms of size, location, access, parking and complementary facilities. Fifth, to enable New Bedford to remain in keeping with the existing marine industrial zoning on its waterfront the team investigated research and development possibilities for the aquarium and determine how …