Marine Habitat Protection - NYSDEC - New York State …
WEBNew York's marine habitats support a diverse array of fish, wildlife, and plant species. These productive areas include tidal wetlands, submerged aquatic vegetation like eelgrass, estuaries and open waters, mud and sandflats, and natural and artificial reefs.
New York Ocean Action Plan - NYSDEC - New York State …
WEBGoal 1: Ensure the ecological integrity of the ocean ecosystem. This goal includes 34 actions that combined aim to accomplish three objectives: Protect and restore sensitive, inshore, offshore and estuarine habitats. Improve management practices of economically and ecologically important species.
Marine Protected Resources - NYSDEC - New York State …
WEBThe New York Ocean Action Plan (OAP) outlines long-term goals and actions led by the State for a healthier ocean ecosystem that will benefit both people and the environment, and several activities and programs in the OAP …
WEBfederal level. Most of the “New York Bight,” our segment of the ocean, falls within federal jurisdiction and responsibility. The New York Ocean Action Plan calls attention to many priorities that will need federal government leadership, participation and resources.
NY Marine Rescue Center | New York Marine Rescue Center
WEBAs a 501(c)(3) non-profit, we are the primary responders for sick or injured seals, sea turtles, dolphins, porpoises and small toothed whales, and maintain the only marine mammal and sea turtle rehabilitation center in New York State.
New Research Reveals: The New York Bight Is an Important Year …
WEBFeb 15, 2024 · The New York Bight is an important year-round habitat for endangered fin whales, according to new research examining fin whale song patterns. Researchers aim to use their science to help inform best practices and strategies to better protect fin whales in waters off NY and NJ Woods Hole, Mass.
Whales of New York > Fieldwork - Wildlife Conservation Society
WEBFrom whales, dolphins, and sharks, to rays, fish, and seabirds; coastal estuaries and marshes, to the Hudson Canyon, the New York Bight supports migratory, foraging, and nursery habitats and species, right in our backyard.
NEW YORK OCEAN ACTION PLAN 2017-2027 - Tethys
WEBJan 1, 2017 · New York relies on the ocean for the many benefits it provides to local communities and the broader state economy, including food, maritime commerce, recreational and educational opportunities, nutrient cycling, climate regulation, storm surge protection and coastal erosion control.
Together, We Find a Way: New York Impact 2023 - The Nature Conservancy
WEBDec 21, 2023 · The ocean covers more than 70% of the planet and contains over half the life on Earth. Habitats on New York’s coastline are critical for people and nature, providing services including seafood production, carbon sequestration and protecting coastal communities. But the world is changing fast.
A Biogeographic Assessment of Seabirds, Deep Sea Corals and Ocean …
WEBApr 1, 2012 · This report provides a compilation of new maps and spatial assessments for seabirds, bathymetry, surficial sediments, deep sea corals, and oceanographic habitats in support of offshore spatial planning led by the New York Department of State Ocean and Great Lakes Program.
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