A lot of conservation is about not making things worse: We limit carbon emissions, eliminate single-use plastics and reduce our footprint. While these guidelines are important and impactful, they’re also kind of a bummer. Which is why we can all get excited about something that, rather than just limiting the problem, actually has the potential […]
The calendar doesn’t care about your health. Just because it now says “September” doesn’t mean you should lay off the sunscreen. SoundWaters has been designated by skin care brand, Stream2Sea, as their Featured Nonprofit Partner for the month of September. Many popular sunscreens and body care products have toxic chemicals that cause irreversible damage to coral […]
Dress up your dogs and get excited, for the “Under the Sea” Dog Parade sponsored by Spot On Veterinary Hospital & Hotel. Gather in front of MEXiCUE at 12:15pm and the parade starts at 12:30pm.
Stamford Harbor Boat Rides, presented by ShopRite See Stamford like never before: from the deck of an 80-foot ship. You’re invited aboard the Schooner SoundWaters as it cruises past beautiful Stamford Yacht Club and the graceful waterfront homes of Stamford Harbor. Bring your camera and enjoy the ride. Departure Times: 11:00am; 12:15pm, 1:30pm, 2:45pm & […]
Hoping to see the ecological wonders of the natural world? No need to travel to the Galapagos or Costa Rica or Alaska. Extraordinary events unfold right here, at your local beach, in the local ecosystem of Long Island Sound! Yellowstone might have massive elk migrations and Nebraska can boast the Sandhill cranes, but we have […]
It’s hot, it’s sunny and you don’t want to get burned so you lather on sunscreen head to toe. A no-brainer, right? Well, it turns out there is one more thing we need to consider beyond SPF and price when we choose our sunscreen: the environment. In this New York Times article we learn about […]
SoundWaters high school interns know that is where you will find our research vessel twice a month. Our interns head out onto the Sound bi-weekly aboard our 25′ research vessel to collect water and plankton samples. The students analyze the samples to determine plankton abundance and water quality in support of the local shell fishing […]
Today’s heavy rains are a good reminder of “downstream effects.” Weather reports will talk about the amount of rain and local flooding, but rarely do we hear about where all this water goes. The answer? Downstream. And around here, downstream means Long Island Sound. As that water washes towards the Sound — via streams, brooks, […]
The next time you see a horseshoe crab,consider going out of your way to shake its hand – or one of its fourteen legs – because if you’ve had a flu shot this season or any vaccination or intravenous procedure over the past 40 years, a horseshoe crab may have saved your life. This odd looking, helmet-shaped […]
