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Mystic River Magnet School, Fishtown Rd, Mystic, CT

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Mystic River Magnet School, Fishtown Rd, Mystic, CT

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Mystic River Magnet School, Fishtown Rd, Mystic, CT

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P.S. 175 City Island, City Island Avenue, The Bronx, NY

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P.S. 175 City Island, City Island Avenue, The Bronx, NY

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P.S. 175 City Island, City Island Avenue, The Bronx, NY

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Torrington High School, Major Besse Drive, Torrington, CT

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Torrington High School, Major Besse Drive, Torrington, CT

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Torrington High School, Major Besse Drive, Torrington, CT

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Smithtown West High School, Central Road, Smithtown, NY

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Smithtown West High School, Central Road, Smithtown, NY

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Smithtown West High School, Central Road, Smithtown, NY

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Jefferson Elementary School, Weyman Avenue, New Rochelle, NY

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Jefferson Elementary School, Weyman Avenue, New Rochelle, NY

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Jefferson Elementary School, Weyman Avenue, New Rochelle, NY

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Flanders Elementary School, Boston Post Road, East Lyme, CT

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Flanders Elementary School, Boston Post Road, East Lyme, CT

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Flanders Elementary School, Boston Post Road, East Lyme, CT

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Waterford High School, Rope Ferry Road, Waterford, CT

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Waterford High School, Rope Ferry Road, Waterford, CT

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Waterford High School, Rope Ferry Road, Waterford, CT

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Trumbull High School, Strobel Road, Trumbull, CT

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Trumbull High School, Strobel Road, Trumbull, CT

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Trumbull High School, Strobel Road, Trumbull, CT

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Hillcrest Elementary School, Horton Drive, Peekskill, NY

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Hillcrest Elementary School, Horton Drive, Peekskill, NY

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Hillcrest Elementary School, Horton Drive, Peekskill, NY

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Washington Irving Intermediate School, South Broadway, Tarrytown, NY

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Washington Irving Intermediate School, South Broadway, Tarrytown, NY

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Washington Irving Intermediate School, South Broadway, Tarrytown, NY

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New Visions Charter High School for Advanced Math and Science II, Tinton Avenue, Bronx, NY

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New Visions Charter High School for Advanced Math and Science II, Tinton Avenue, Bronx, NY

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New Visions Charter High School for Advanced Math and Science II, Tinton Avenue, Bronx, NY

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Waimea Canyon Middle School, Huakai Road, Waimea, HI

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Waimea Canyon Middle School, Huakai Road, Waimea, HI

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Waimea Canyon Middle School, Huakai Road, Waimea, HI

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Waialua High & Intermediate School, Farrington Highway, Waialua, HI

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Waialua High & Intermediate School, Farrington Highway, Waialua, HI

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Waialua High & Intermediate School, Farrington Highway, Waialua, HI

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Waiahole Elementary School, Waiāhole Valley Road, Kaneohe, HI

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Waiahole Elementary School, Waiāhole Valley Road, Kaneohe, HI

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Waiahole Elementary School, Waiāhole Valley Road, Kaneohe, HI

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Mililani High School, Meheula Parkway, Mililani, HI

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Mililani High School, Meheula Parkway, Mililani, HI

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Mililani High School, Meheula Parkway, Mililani, HI

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​Lahainaluna High School, Lahainaluna Road, Lahaina, HI

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​Lahainaluna High School, Lahainaluna Road, Lahaina, HI

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​Lahainaluna High School, Lahainaluna Road, Lahaina, HI

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Keaʻau High School, Keaau-Pahoa Road, Keaau, HI

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Keaʻau High School, Keaau-Pahoa Road, Keaau, HI

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Keaʻau High School, Keaau-Pahoa Road, Keaau, HI

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Kaʻōhao Public Charter School, Alala Rd, Kailua, HI

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Kaʻōhao Public Charter School, Alala Rd, Kailua, HI

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Kaʻōhao Public Charter School, Alala Rd, Kailua, HI

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4370 Kukui Grove St, Lihue, Hawaii 96766

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4370 Kukui Grove St, Lihue, Hawaii 96766

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4370 Kukui Grove St, Lihue, Hawaii 96766

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30 Pendleton Road, New Britain, CT 06053

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30 Pendleton Road, New Britain, CT 06053

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30 Pendleton Road, New Britain, CT 06053

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Students have created posters and done research on the previously mentioned topics along with some more independent research on Lobster populations in LIS. Students have also presented this information at the Aquarium and to HALS staff/parents.

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M.S. 180 Dr. Daniel Hale Williams, Baychester Avenue, The Bronx, NY

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M.S. 180 Dr. Daniel Hale Williams, Baychester Avenue, The Bronx, NY

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M.S. 180 Dr. Daniel Hale Williams, Baychester Avenue, The Bronx, NY

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The Long Island Sound Project has already made a meaningful impact through a series of engaging and educational experiences. On May 24, students and their families visited the Norwalk Aquarium along with Lillit Genovesi, where they explored various exhibits and learned about the diverse marine species found in and around the Long Island Sound.

On June 11, students participated in a field experience at Pelham Bay Park with teaching artist Joanne Wasti. They observed local wildlife and walked to the Long Island Sound, where they reflected on the environment and what inspired them about this natural resource. Students then channeled that inspiration into original paintings created on-site.

To further share their learning and creativity with the community, we have reached out to the local Coop City Library in hopes of displaying the students' artwork there.

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Community Health Academy of the Heights, West 158th Street, New York, NY

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Community Health Academy of the Heights, West 158th Street, New York, NY

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Community Health Academy of the Heights, West 158th Street, New York, NY

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In Ms. Tarazi’s Biology class (MS/HS), we began a unit on Ecology and incorporated Ocean Literacy, focusing on Principles 1, 3, 5, and 6. Our students completed an Endangered Species Project and a case study analyzing the effects of PCBs on marine and Hudson River organisms. This included creating a food web and an energy pyramid to deepen their understanding of the complexity of life in water.

We organized a trip to the Aquarium. 8th Grade Biology students went to the Aquarium and participated in the NYAP Fish of NY program, which focused on the physical adaptations of local species found in New York, from sharks to sea robins. While exploring the Ocean Wonders: Sharks! exhibit, students designed their own fish to be best adapted for New York waterways.

In Ms. Stanton’s ENL class, we are almost finished with our interdisciplinary unit titled Our Water Planet, which my co-teacher and I developed this year to align with the Blue Schools program with a particular emphasis on oceans and watersheds. Designed to support newcomer Entering English learners with beginning literacy skills, the unit was aligned with the Next Generation ELA Standards as well as the Ocean Literacy Standards 1A, F, G; 3F; 4C; 5I (estuaries); and 6C. Through accessible readings and structured supports, students explored the water cycle, watersheds, the ocean, and how human actions affected these interconnected systems.

Here are the readings we covered this unit:
“Earth’s Amazing Water Cycle,” Inside National Geographic, page 201.
“Water,” National Geographic Kids Readers
“Our Water Planet,” Inside National Geographic, pages 202 - 211
“Drop: An Adventure through the Water Cycle,” A Science Pals Book
“Pearl the Raindrop: The Great Water Cycle Journey,” Nature Speaks Series

Students engaged in a hands-on lotus planting project to learn about aquatic plants and the life cycle of the lotus flower. They prepared seeds by filing off the outer layer, germinated them in warm water on a sunny windowsill in our classroom, and monitored their sprouting, maintaining warm water levels to support growth.

Students conducted water quality testing, following the procedures to help them determine the quality of our tap water, and of the water in the lotus seed glass container, comparing them to each other. They measured pH, phosphate, dissolved oxygen, coliform bacteria, turbidity, and salinity (we added salt to the water to show them how the hydrometer works) to understand the health of the water sources. Each test involved adding reagents or using meters to observe changes in color, clarity, or digital readings. They learned proper safety measures, such as gloves, safety googles, and labeled samples. Students rotated through stations, recorded data, and reflected on what the results revealed about environmental conditions of the water source.

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Urban Assembly Maker Academy, Pearl Street, New York, NY

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Urban Assembly Maker Academy, Pearl Street, New York, NY

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Urban Assembly Maker Academy, Pearl Street, New York, NY

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Students tested tap water and East River water to learn how the water testing kits they will be using this summer work in order to have an idea of what water quality testing will be like.

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Sleepy Hollow Middle School, Broadway, Sleepy Hollow, NY

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Sleepy Hollow Middle School, Broadway, Sleepy Hollow, NY

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Sleepy Hollow Middle School, Broadway, Sleepy Hollow, NY

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Entire 7th grade (over 200 students) paricipated in the Clearwater Tideline Program. A smaller group (about 20 students) participated in the collection, identification and website updating for our main project. These students also presented in the Tri-State Symposium and are currently working on a student-generated fieldguide to share with the community. Students learned about Hudson River ecology and maintained a tank with the organisms they caught with our seine net at Kingsland Point and Peabody Preserve. The organisms were recently released back to the Hudson River. I presented our project at the NYSMEA conference.

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New Utrecht High School, 80th Street, Brooklyn, NY

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New Utrecht High School, 80th Street, Brooklyn, NY

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New Utrecht High School, 80th Street, Brooklyn, NY

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We participated with 20 students in the cleanup project on May 3. Additionally, we implemented a new unit in our stand-alone ENL classes focusing on ocean health during May and June. Finally, we completed recruitment for our Citizen Scientist Summer Program.

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George M Davis Elementary School, Iselin Drive, New Rochelle, NY

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George M Davis Elementary School, Iselin Drive, New Rochelle, NY

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George M Davis Elementary School, Iselin Drive, New Rochelle, NY

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Over 50 students in grades 3–5 have actively participated in weekly LIS Club sessions, engaging in a variety of immersive, hands-on marine science activities.

Students successfully created a working watershed replica to demonstrate how pollution enters waterways, helping to raise plastic awareness throughout the school.

Their work was proudly displayed at the school’s STEM Fest, where they shared projects and findings with peers, staff, and families.

Students had the opportunity to perform hands-on water testing, both in class and independently at home—excitingly sharing results with family members.

They grew Hydro Pets (water-growing creatures), learning about life cycles and making real-time observations as the animals developed.

Each student built 3D models of their favorite sea creatures, deepening their understanding of marine biodiversity.

They designed and built a creative Lego aquarium, combining artistic skills with engineering and ecological knowledge.

Through research projects and discussion, students explored the causes and effects of pollution and brainstormed proactive solutions to help protect the Long Island Sound and educate their community.

Students learned how robotics and underwater technology can be used to study aquatic ecosystems and track pollution, sparking interest in STEM careers.

They were introduced to microscope use and studied various water organisms, learning to observe and describe microscopic life.

Students explored ecosystems and habitats of the Long Island Sound, understanding the roles of different species, food webs, and the importance of environmental balance.

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Brien McMahon High School, Highland Avenue, Norwalk, CT

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Brien McMahon High School, Highland Avenue, Norwalk, CT

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Brien McMahon High School, Highland Avenue, Norwalk, CT

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A key accomplishment was the collaboration between 40 Brien McMahon High School students in Marine Studies classes and educators from The Maritime Aquarium. Together, they designed and built two underwater ROVs (Remotely Operated Vehicles), providing an authentic engineering experience tied directly to marine science. With support from the Norwalk Seaport Association, the ROVs were launched during a boat trip on Long Island Sound, allowing students to observe and explore real marine habitats. These experiences not only enriched classroom learning across grade levels but also fostered a strong sense of environmental stewardship and community connection.

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West Rocks Middle School, West Rocks Road, Norwalk, CT

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West Rocks Middle School, West Rocks Road, Norwalk, CT

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West Rocks Middle School, West Rocks Road, Norwalk, CT

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The culmination of the project was a display of the artwork at TMA.

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X371 Urban Institute of Mathematics, Hollywood Avenue, The Bronx, NY

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X371 Urban Institute of Mathematics, Hollywood Avenue, The Bronx, NY

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X371 Urban Institute of Mathematics, Hollywood Avenue, The Bronx, NY

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Students had the opportunity to clean up one of their local New York City Parks and the Long Island Sound watershed.

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Sound School, 60 S Water St, New Haven, CT

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Sound School, 60 S Water St, New Haven, CT

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Sound School, 60 S Water St, New Haven, CT

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We were able to train over 50 Sound School students on the importace of marine biodiversity and sustainable fishing techniques in addition to sustainable fisheries management. We are currently setting up programming to teach 20 more during a Summer Marine Research Program during the month of July.

These SS students in turn trained nearly 100 outside students from 5 different schools about the same fisheries content they were trained on. The ages of these students ranged from 3rd graders to high school seniors. They were also able to train a group from a local cub scout group in a neighboring town.

We are currently planning fishing trips with both community groups and school clubs this summer.

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North Dover Elementary School PTA, 51 Highland Ave, Dover, NJ

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North Dover Elementary School PTA, 51 Highland Ave, Dover, NJ

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North Dover Elementary School PTA, 51 Highland Ave, Dover, NJ

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1. Whalemobile Program was attained for a 2 day event during Take Your Child to Work Day involving many more staff members, their children, and community members.
2. Community Involvement through Board of Ed. Presentation noted above.
3. Weekly slides developed by Mrs. Bullock are shown by classroom teachers to their students maintaining an interest in the program.
4. We will be adopting a whale this month from the WDC. Students are in the process of investigating options and voting on which whale will become this year's school adopted whale.
5. Dr. Kalena attended NJNG Ocean Fun Day in May co-sponsored by the New Jersey Sea Grant Consortium, Gateway National Park/National Park Service, New Jersey Division of Parks and Forestry/Island Beach State Park, the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection, the Asbury Park Press and NOAA's James J. Howard Marine Sciences Lab. The event was held at Sandy Hook Beach. Networking was the goal which was accomplished. A place for us to complete our ocean cleanup and go seining and to learn about the local ocean environment was found. (It was my first time seining and it was amazing!!!)

6. We attended the Tri-State Blue School Annual Reunion at Mercy University. Project ideas and resources were shared by all increasing our knowledge of ocean advocates around us and different student opportunities.

7. Continued work on Ocean Advocacy Hallway Mural.

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The Crowden School, Rose Street, Berkeley, CA

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The Crowden School, Rose Street, Berkeley, CA

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The Crowden School, Rose Street, Berkeley, CA

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Trinity Elementary School, Pelham Road, New Rochelle, NY 10805

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Trinity Elementary School, Pelham Road, New Rochelle, NY 10805

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Trinity Elementary School, Pelham Road, New Rochelle, NY 10805

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Waterford Schools, Pontiac Lake Road, Waterford Township, MI

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Waterford Schools, Pontiac Lake Road, Waterford Township, MI

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Waterford Schools, Pontiac Lake Road, Waterford Township, MI

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Waterford park and rec, police, fire, custodians, Project Oceanology, Mystic Aquarium, Conn College, Mystic Seaport, Save the River , Save the Hills, Alewife Cove Conservancy

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Chadwick School, Academy Dr, Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA 90274

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Chadwick School, Academy Dr, Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA 90274

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Chadwick School, Academy Dr, Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA 90274

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AltaSea at the Port of Los Angeles, Barton Hill Elementary School, CSULB Shark Lab, Chadwick School Village

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Crossroads School, South Caroline Street, Baltimore, MD 21231

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Crossroads School, South Caroline Street, Baltimore, MD 21231

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Crossroads School, South Caroline Street, Baltimore, MD 21231

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Living Classrooms Foundation Maritime Education and Historic Ships

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R. Roger Rowe elementary and middle school, La Granada, Rancho Santa Fe, CA

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R. Roger Rowe elementary and middle school, La Granada, Rancho Santa Fe, CA

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R. Roger Rowe elementary and middle school, La Granada, Rancho Santa Fe, CA

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Celebrating our 30th year of Ocean Week March 2-6, 2026

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Bridgeport Regional Professional Aquaculture School, Saint Stephens Road, Bridgeport, CT

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Bridgeport Regional Professional Aquaculture School, Saint Stephens Road, Bridgeport, CT

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Bridgeport Regional Professional Aquaculture School, Saint Stephens Road, Bridgeport, CT

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Students have put together a community education table and brought it out to the boardwalk at Captains Cove Marina to teach the public about watersheds and their impacts on them.

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P.S. 175 City Island, City Island Avenue, The Bronx, NY

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P.S. 175 City Island, City Island Avenue, The Bronx, NY

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P.S. 175 City Island, City Island Avenue, The Bronx, NY

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“STEAM-ing Ahead with Community Science”

This year we worked on several action projects. Our 6th graders worked on designing a prototype for a

oyster drill sweeping robot with our community partner, City Island Oyster Reef. Our 7th grade participated in a citizen science project conducting a microplastic survey in our living shoreline in coordination with “The BIG Microplastic Survey”. Our 8th graders worked with our CIOR intern to conduct a controlled study studying oyster spat material preference(grade 8). In addition our entire school participated in our 4th Annual

Teach in for Climate Justice on May 28. Students participated in a series of activities led by several community partners including Billion Oyster Project and City Island Oyster Reef. Our day ended with grades 2-8 writing letters and/or postcards to local and state officials in bringing awareness to reduce the use of plastics in our school.

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Thomaston High School students as part of the Long Island Schools Network have studied our impact on the Long Island Sound through our behaviors within our Watershed.

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Susan Wagner High School

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The Walter Fitzgerald Campus for Fairfield Public Schools- completes research on the Fairfield Watershed and Long Island Sound. We work with community partners to create the Bridgeport and Fairfield Water Coalition.

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P.S. 583, White Plains Road, The Bronx, NY

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P.S. 583, White Plains Road, The Bronx, NY

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P.S. 583, White Plains Road, The Bronx, NY

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Charter School of Educational Excellence, Warburton Avenue, Yonkers, NY

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Charter School of Educational Excellence, Warburton Avenue, Yonkers, NY

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Charter School of Educational Excellence, Warburton Avenue, Yonkers, NY

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International High School for Health Sciences

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International High School for Health Sciences

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Follow us on Facebook "The International High School of Health Sciences"

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Manville High School, Brooks Boulevard, Manville, NJ

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Manville High School, Brooks Boulevard, Manville, NJ

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Manville High School, Brooks Boulevard, Manville, NJ

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Follow our Blue School Journey! IG: @mhsblueschool