In my groups interview the River Project, we learned a lot about research and educational side of water pollution, and marine biology. One of their projects are to study oysters in the hudson with the Billion Oyster Project. They also help the community by testing local water sources for any dangerous chemicals or diseases. Their main…
Edward Stern Interview
by Solomon
During my groups interview with Edward Stern we learned many ways that people are helping water pollution and fish stocks right now. This interview was a key part of our project and was the whole basis of our economic perspective on water pollution. Many people all over the world rely on fish as their main…
Gowanus Canal Field Work
by Solomon
For my group’s third field work, we visited the Gowanus Canal Conservancy. We talked with a representative about the problems that have been occurring. The canal is being filled with sewage every time it rains. The canal used to be a dumping ground for coal waste, so it is toxic to animals. Along with the…
Field Work #2: Billion Oyster Project
by Solomon
For our second field work, my group decided to return to the B.O.P. to get a full tour of the facility along with more work like lifting the oyster cages and inspecting them. When we arrived on the island and headed over to the building, we got a tour of the aqua lab. Contained within…
Billion Oyster Project-Volunteer work/ 11/10
by Solomon
On november 10, me and my group took the ferry to Governors Island in order to take part in a voluntary activity. The organization leading this activity was the Billion Oyster Project. While on this trip, we tagged around 250 clusters of 4-40 oysters, pulled straight from the river. We tagged the oysters so…
