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Block Island

Island in the Atlantic Ocean belonging to the state of Rhode Island, at the eastern entrance to Long Island Sound; area 28 sq km/11 sq mi; population (1990) 800. Block Island Sound lies to the west. The economy depends principally on tourism; fishing is also important.

It was explored by the Dutch navigator Adriaen Block in 1614 and was settled in 1661. It boasts two good harbours, two lighthouses, over 300 ponds, and the chalk cliffs of Mohegan Bluffs on gently rolling terrain.



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Committee for the Great Salt Pond of Block Island, RI, to print colorable placemats about the ecosystem and local boating-related regulations.
2005 clean water grant recipients by BOAT/U.S. Magazine
Al did himself one better by relaying the story of two anglers fishing with him off Block Island, RI, who caught and tagged the same bluefin tuna, twice--within 20 minutes
Fish tagging scales new heights by BOAT/U.S. Magazine
declared war on Germany in January 1942, the 671 residents of Block Island, RI, were asked by state authorities to evacuate to the mainland.
Block Island by Croft, Scott / BOAT/U.S. Magazine
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