The Site Profile document [PDF] synthesizes 45 years of research and monitoring in North Inlet and Winyah Bay, and serves as an invaluable resource for students, educators, scientists, and coastal decision makers.

Also provided is background information on the geology, geography, cultural history of the area, a statement of research needs and priorities and a discussion about linking science to management.
More than 700 references are cited. Appendices include a complete list of Baruch Institute and NI-WB NERR archived and web-published databases, as well as taxonomic lists of major plant and animal groups documented within the Reserve.