Beach seining off Indian Island. Photo courtesy of Andria Hagstrom.
From the Indian Island Marine Health Observatory
Coming up: Indian Island Marine Health Observatory (IMHO) Field Research Days,
Join local scientists and community volunteers at Eastsound ‘s Waterfront Park in conducting surveys of fish and inter-tidal creatures on low tide days during the spring and summer.
The next Field Research days are the first low tides of June, with start times as follows:
Saturday, June 2 – Indian Island Stewards on the beach and at the Farmer’s Market – 10:00 a.m.
Sunday, June 3 – Science Club – 9:00 a.m.
Monday, June 4 – Invertebrate Surveys – 10:00 a.m.
Tuesday, June 5 – Bivalve Digs – 10:30 a.m.
Wednesday, June 6 – Bivalve Digs – 11:30 a.m.
Thursday, June 7 – Fish Seining – Noon.
Friday, June 8 – Upland Survey (birds, botany) – 1:00 p.m..
Everyone is welcome. The IIMHO team is always looking for new volunteers if you would like to sign up to help throughout the season which extends to all low tides through August 2. For more information about volunteer opportunities, call Marcia Spees 376-4084.
The low tide windows allowing access to the island last about two hours. Meet at the tide pools around the island. Wear appropriate footwear (wet sand, gravel, shallow water), and come on down to the beach!
To learn more about the Indian Island Marine Health Observatory, go to www.Indianisland.info.
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