Students will be participating in a community science effort led by the Jacques Cousteau National Estuarine Research Reserve education staff which involves collecting and recording the number of juvenile American Eels Anguilla rostrata (aka glass eels) from freshwater streams. Students also record environmental data and transport collected eels up and over nearby dams or spillways to increase likelihood of survival and promote conservation of this species. The data collected by the students will be included in a yearly report to NJ Department of Environmental protection, Marine Fisheries Division. We hope this data will contribute to the overall understanding of American Eel populations within the state. Students participating in this community science effort offers a unique and authentic real-world scientific experience. In addition, this hands-on field trip will also expand their knowledge and understanding of important scientific concepts such as human impact, ecosystem dynamics, life cycles, and more.
Areas Covered:
Estuarine Science, Ecology, & Conservation
Program Sponsor: Jacques Cousteau National Estuarine Research Reserve
Program Length: 1.5 hrs
Target Age Groups: High School, Middle School
Group Size Limit: 15 to 20
Program Categories: Barnegat Bay Flora and Fauna, Climate Change
Program Types: Field Based
Program Cost: Free
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