Zostera marina is a seagrass species, commonly known as eelgrass, that is found on both coasts of the United States, as well as in Europe. Unfortunately, Zostera is disappearing all over the place, including right here in New York. This could have devastating impacts on animals that rely on eelgrass as foraging grounds, or, as is the case with scallops, use it as a refuge from predation. This is its story, as seen through the eyes of an aspiring graduate student...

Saturday, May 15, 2010

Check out newsday's photo slide show...

on the scallop restoration efforts in Long Island...
http://www.newsday.com/long-island/scallops-in-long-island-s-hallock-bay-photos-1.1878136#1

I have worked on both the barge in the photos that is shown hauling the lantern nets full of scallops and on the small boat which is seen in the photos of Dr Steve Tettelbach.
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