Low tides at Indian Island provide outstanding opportunities for citizen-scientists
Join local scientists and community volunteers at Eastsound Waterfront Park in conducting surveys of fish and inter-tidal creatures on low tide days during the spring and summer. Learn about the unique marine life of Eastsound’s waterfront.
The next Field Research days are the last low tides of May, with start times as follows:
- Monday, May 21 – invertebrate surveys – 10:30 a.m.
- Tuesday, May 22 – invertebrate surveys – 11:00 a.m.
- Wednesday, May 23 – fish seining – 11:30 a.m.
- Thursday, May 24 – upland survey (birds, botany) – Noon.
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.
