Monthly Archives: January 2024

Oysters on a half shell, Oyster Power!

February 17, 2024

Meet with Dr. Joyce Lau from Farmingdale State College and learn all you need to know about oysters. These marine creatures are tasty but they are also ecological superheroes. They help clean the waters they live in and build homes for other organisms. Come unlock the mystery of oyster cleaning power!

Underwater view of an oyster reef

Credit: Oyster Recovery Partnership/https://www.fisheries.noaa.gov/national/habitat-conservation/oyster-reef-habitat

Matt Sclafani

January 20, 2024 – Discover the Living Fossils on Long Island Beaches

Matt Sclafani, Cornell Cooperative Extension, Marine Program. Learn all about the amazing horseshoe crabs, creatures that survived five mass extinctions, lived alongside dinosaurs, and play a crucial role in human health today. These “living fossils” travel from the oceans to our local bays every spring, and our volunteers venture out at night to monitor them under the light of the moon. Visit us to learn more about these fascinating animals and find out how you can get involved.