SoundGeneration has been continuing their plankton research out on the Long Island Sound! Last week interns caught some very unique plankton. Many marine animals begin their lives as plankton, spending time suspended in the water column. Oftentimes the larvae of these animals do not resemble their adult form. Crustaceans, such as crabs, begin their lives […]
This week marks the end of outdoor programming and the beginning of SoundKids! Here’s a pic from Maple Ave CLC of SoundKids identifying and sorting shells!
Do you you know what an ROV is ? The 3rd grade students of Jefferson Science Magnet sure do! They put on their scientist thinking caps at SoundWaters today to measure, build, and deploy their Remotely Operated Vehicles in Holly Pond.
SoundGeneration high school interns went out on our research vessel yesterday to test the waters of the Long Island Sound! They took a range of measurements to keep track of the quality of the water, including temperature, pH, and dissolved oxygen. Here, students use a black and white checkered disk, or a Secchi disk, to […]
A little over 3 years ago SoundWaters received a shipment of terrapin hatchlings! These terrapin were in seized when U.S. customs inspectors in Alaska intercepted an illegal shipment reportedly destined for China back in September of 2014. Diamondback terrapins are native to the salt marshes and tidal creeks of the sound in a habitat that […]
Today, the 6th graders of Dolan Middle school donned waders to discover what types of animals live in the shallow intertidal environment of Long Island Sound. Throughout the day they caught grass shrimp, Atlantic Silversides, Mummichogs, a blenny species, hermit crabs, spider crabs, and snails.
Last week, our after school sailing and science program used their sailing knowledge to engineer and build their very own boats. Students from Rippowam and Cloonen middle schools used straws to create “wind” to see which boats could sail the fastest across a container of water!
SoundGeneration, our high school internship program, plays an integral role in monitoring the quality of the water surrounding Cove Island Park. Each Tuesday and Thursday interns collect a water sample from Holly Pond, located behind the SoundWaters Coastal Education Center, as well as the Long Island Sound across the park. Various water quality parameters are […]
For the past few years first graders from Davenport Ridge visit SoundWaters to begin their exploration of the Long Island Sound. The students learn all about the Long Island Sound Food Chain and explore the many habitats the Long Island Sound provides. Pictured is a student exploring the sandy beach habitat and discovering shells leftover […]
The 7th graders of Old Saybrook Middle School joined the The SoundWaters educators in Madison, CT to conduct a coastal watershed study of Long Island Sound. During their coastal population study, seen here, the students strapped on their waders and life jackets to explore Long Island Sound with dip nets and seine nets. They caught […]
