Wellfleet sits within one of the Atlantic Coast’s most important protected ecosystems. Salt marshes, oyster beds, dunes, tidal estuaries, and coastal forests support an enormous range of wildlife throughout the year.

Harbor seals are commonly spotted along the shoreline, while migratory shorebirds and osprey thrive within the protected marshlands. Offshore waters have also become increasingly known for whale activity and seasonal great white shark presence tied to the growing seal population around the Outer Cape.

The surrounding dunes and marshes remain highly protected through the Cape Cod National Seashore, helping preserve one of New England’s most ecologically important coastal landscapes.