Causes: Animals, Environment, Fisheries Resources, Protection of Endangered Species, Technology, Water, Water Resources, Wetlands Conservation & Management
Mission: The Coastal Research and Education Society of Long Island, was founded in the summer of 1996 by a group of experts in marine mammal science, environmental sciences, education and conservation. CRESLI was formed for the purposes of conducting research, providing educational experiences and promoting conservation of coastal ecosystems. Research, education and volunteering are inextricably linked in all CRESLI activities. As such, CRESLI actively seeks cooperative alliances with researchers, educational institutions, and the participation of the general public.
Target demographics: To promote and foster understanding and stewardship of coastal ecosystems through research and education
Direct beneficiaries per year: 2000 people learn about seals and associated conservation issues by attending seal walks; 1850 people learn about whales, dolphins, sea turtles, endangered species, and coastal ecosystem issues during our whale watches; 70 volunteers learn about our marine mammal species, our research programs, and data collection, several hundred educators, students and interested parties
Geographic areas served: Long Island, NY
Programs: Local (6 hour), and off shore (multi-day) whale watching and research experiences, seal walks and seal site fidelity studies, public lectures, volunteer citizen science programs
Mission: The Coastal Research and Education Society of Long Island, was founded in the summer of 1996 by a group of experts in marine mammal science, environmental sciences, education and conservation. CRESLI was formed for the purposes of conducting research, providing educational experiences and promoting conservation of coastal ecosystems. Research, education and volunteering are inextricably linked in all CRESLI activities. As such, CRESLI actively seeks cooperative alliances with researchers, educational institutions, and the participation of the general public.
Target demographics: To promote and foster understanding and stewardship of coastal ecosystems through research and education
Direct beneficiaries per year: 2000 people learn about seals and associated conservation issues by attending seal walks; 1850 people learn about whales, dolphins, sea turtles, endangered species, and coastal ecosystem issues during our whale watches; 70 volunteers learn about our marine mammal species, our research programs, and data collection, several hundred educators, students and interested parties
Geographic areas served: Long Island, NY
Programs: Local (6 hour), and off shore (multi-day) whale watching and research experiences, seal walks and seal site fidelity studies, public lectures, volunteer citizen science programs
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