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.

Brush Strokes for the Bays at Cowfish- Seahorse

Join us for a night of art and fun with artist Carolyn Munaco at Cowfish! Art instruction, all materials and door prize raffles included

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Shark Day at Tiana Bayside

Students create a shark tooth necklace, a shark painting, go on a nature walk around the Tiana Bayside habitats, and end the day with a shark dissection.

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Sport Fishing Education Center, Cedar Beach Marina, Babylon

Marine Adventures for your child, ages 3 - 12

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Sea Stars Camp (Northport)

Save the Date for 2020 Camp Registration! Sea Stars Marine Camp in Northport! Employment and CIT Opportunities Available!

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8th Annual Greenport Shellabration!

We invite you to partake in a unique culinary exploration featuring exquisite shellfish and beverage pairings on December 7th and 8th, 2019 in Greenport!

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Horseshoe Crab Fundraiser

Horseshoe Crabs are an important part of our marine ecosystems and to our own survival, and today they need your help!

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Last updated November 13, 2019