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According to the Union of Concerned Scientists study, 39 critical infrastructure assets on Long Island Sound are at risk of flooding at least twice a year by 2050. Many of them are located in disadvantaged communities.
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WSHU’s Sabrina Garone spoke with Jon Dodd, director of the Atlantic Shark Institute, and wildlife photographer and filmmaker Tomas Koeck about celebrating our region's growing shark population and the work that still needs to be done to protect them.
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WSHU’s Sabrina Garone spoke with Maritime Aquarium president Jason Patlis about why the health of Long Island Sound is a reason to celebrate! But there's still a lot of work to be done.
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Every year, Save The Sound grades the 197 public and private beaches located on the Long Island Sound. The scores are based on water quality data submitted to the Environmental Protection Agency.
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The Long Island Sound Study has received a $2 million boost in federal funds from the Environmental Protection Agency for ongoing restoration and preservation research.
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A marine scientist, pianist, and composer with coding skills came together to create Harmony of Nature II, Waves, an album based off of coastal climate data from the Long Island Sound and beyond.
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A scientific method to identify microplastic hotspots — areas of the ocean floor covered with small pieces of plastic — has been tested in Long Island Sound waters. It found hotspots off the coasts of Sands Point, Long Island, and New London, Connecticut.
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Long Island Rep. Nick LaLota (R-NY) called on lawmakers to pass the Long Island Sound Restoration and Stewardship Act. It would fund projects to address environmental and ecological issues in and around the Sound.
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A lobster trap recovery program has been turning up some unique species in Long Island Sound, including a vibrant sea slug that's native to Europe.
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Vibriosis is a disease that can present itself through gastrointestinal symptoms or as a skin infection near an open wound. The bacteria Vibrio is found in warm brackish water and raw shellfish harvested from Long Island Sound.