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What’s an Estuary

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September 21, 2011 — Estuaries are places where rivers meet the sea. In Long Island Sound, freshwater from rivers, runoff, and groundwater mix with saltwater from the Atlantic Ocean. Watch and learn why these vital waterways of life, culture, and economic growth should be protected and restored. Continue Reading

Long Island Sound Video

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November 1, 2010 — Watch a video about the Long Island Sound Continue Reading

What’s a Dead Zone?

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May 20, 2010 — See how hypoxia, or dead zones, develop in coastal waters. Continue Reading

The Drowning Tidal Marsh Mystery

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May 4, 2010 — Yale University scientists describes why a tidal marsh in Sherwood Island State Park in Westport, CT is drowning. Continue Reading

The Bride Brook Restoration Project

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April 28, 2010 — View video of efforts to restore fish passage in the Bride Brook at Rocky Neck State Park, and learn about the migrations of alewives. The video was made by Bob Michelson for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Continue Reading

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