Image by Mike Patricio

Peconic Bay Scallop

Horseshoe Crab Monitoring Network

Image by Kimberly Manzo

Oysters are one of the species of shellfish raised by CCE's Aquaculture Program.

Image by Kimberly Manzo

Eelgrass Restoration

Image by Kimberly Manzo

A lady crab protects her clutch in a Peconic Estuary eelgrass meadow.

Youth Education - Seining at Cedar Beach, Southold

Stormwater/Water Quality

Fisheries

A winter flounder swims through a Long Island Sound eelgrass meadow.

Image by Christopher Pickerell

Atlantic silversides are important prey items for larger predatory fish and shorebirds.

Marine

Our waters are an integral part of life for us, making Long Island a desirable place to live. The Marine Program, which became part of CCE in 1985, is known and respected nationally and internationally. Its mission is to protect our waters, providing a clean environment for our fish, fowl and plants.

Our researchers and educators are busy working to inform Long Islanders how we can each do our part to safeguard our environment. Projects have been designed to bring back our once thriving eelgrass and shell fish populations, ensure our commercial fishing industry continues to thrive while limiting bycatch, provide public education about environmental consequences of storm water runoff, and introduce our young people to marine sciences and marine life on Long Island.

Bay Buddies Program at Tiana Bayside

Bay Buddies programs are for children ages 3 to 5 years. Topics include bivalves, marine critters, eelgrass and shorebirds. Activities include a story, hands-on touch tank experience,games and an art project.

Jr. Marine Biologist for Preschoolers (Babylon)

Join us for a fun-filled two hours as you and your child learn about the marine environment. This very special program includes hands-on time with live marine animals, beach activities, and a craft!

South Fork Marine Education

Long Island’s shorelines and waters are major resources and attractions. The group programs offered by Cornell Cooperative Extension are designed to interest students in grades K-12

LI Shellfish Project

New York State is investing $5.25 million in Cornell Cooperative Extension Marine Program to expand our existing public shellfish hatcheries, and to plant shellfish at the sanctuary sites in Nassau and Suffolk Counties.