Long Island Sound

The Cornell Cooperative Extension of Suffolk County has been awarded a $1.8 million grant to clean up marine debris in Long Island Sound. Part of that includes efforts by the Maritime Aquarium in Norwalk to locate and recycle lobster traps.

Long Island Sound, once plagued by pollution and dead zones, has seen major improvements in water quality over the past two decades. While challenges remain, groups like Save the Sound say cleaner water, healthier habitats and engaged residents are signs of progress.

The Long Island Sound region’s horseshoe crab population has been in “severe decline” over the last two decades, according to a newly released study. Researchers say that's thanks to overharvesting and habitat loss.

Connecticut has given Norwalk’s Maritime Aquarium more than $2 million for a ten-year “Aquarium Without Walls” renovation plan, aimed at creating a more personal connection to Long Island Sound. WSHU’s Sabrina Garone spoke with aquarium president and CEO Jason Patlis to learn more.

Collective Oyster Recycling and Restoration is the only shell recycling organization in Connecticut. Their efforts are saving shellfish populations and habitats in Long Island Sound.

Nearly 100 middle schoolers from Stamford Public Schools spent their spring break at SoundWaters’ Science Stars camp, fishing, dissecting and exploring the environment of the Long Island Sound.

Long Island Sound is central to life on the coast of Connecticut and northern Long Island. Scientists at Clark University are looking at ways residents can help keep it clean and how to convince them to do so.

Save the Sound, who created the tool, said it will help policymakers and local governments make decisions on how to protect the Long Island Sound.

Some bald eagles call Connecticut home all year long, but others visit for the winter, looking for open water to fish.

The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, and Long Island Sound Study announced more than $25 million in grants for 31 projects.