Many people think they have to travel to an exotic island, far away from our northeast coast, just to find colorful marine life.
While tropical vacations are beautiful, we have found our own marine life, right here off the coast of Long Island, to be just as interesting and possibly more fascinating.

Biodiversity thrives in our cool, nutrient rich waters.
Natural habitats and artificial reefs provide homes for a countless number of living things, all which have adapted to their unique lifestyles in a variety of ways.

Our photo tour begins in the shallow waters of Great South Bay. These nursery grounds are protected from the direct onslaught of waves by barrier islands.
After snorkeling through the eelgrass beds, we'll explore a rock jetty which holds back the shifting sand at the Inlet.

Heading out to the open ocean, we dive below the waves where shipwrecks rest peacefully on the deep seafloor.

As we gain an understanding of our local marine life, we realize the need to protect their homes...and appreciate the true beauty of our island.