
Formed to promote a positive and safe image of diving and to represent the diving community through its various committees. Now very involved in legislation keeping access to the fishery for all divers in the area, diver access, shipwreck access, beach sand pumping, and dumping of chemicals at Historic Area Remediation Sites (HARS).
Education programs strive to encourage people to place a high personal priority on the protection of marine and freshwater ecosystems and the rich diversity of aquatic wildlife, which they sustain.
Effects policy reforms while training students and other New Yorkers to be advocates.
NYSMEA exists to promote marine awareness and encourage the growth and exchange of instructional resources within the scientific, commercial, and educational communities. Members include educators from all levels; museum, aquarium, and environmental center staff, research scientists, laboratory technicians and those with interests in Marine Biology and Oceanography, SCUBA, fishing, boating, maritime history, folklore, archeology and…
Represents one of thirty SeaGrant programs nationwide.
You can listen to our podcast on a variety of platforms including Apple, Spotify, Amazon Music, Android, Pandora, iHeartRadio, Blubrry, Podchaser, Gaana, the Podcast Index, and Deezer.
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Each episode navigates insightful discussions on marine life, and the critical issues affecting our seas. Informative, educational and humorous, it’s a valuable resource for anyone passionate about understanding and preserving our ocean world!