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Many of the Juniors from the Marine Academy had been to Sedge as Freshman. Still, they were anxious to return to the island for some new experiences. As usual fishing was a popular activity. Students caught and released two short (14 and 22 inch) Striped Bass. Many other smaller fish were collected using both seine and cast nets.
Teacher Tina Held setup a microscope that projected images of tiny micro organisms on a computer screen. These organisms were collected in plankton nets at various times throughout the night. This intensive study is by far the most scientific investigation of any group visiting Sedge.
The work of the MATES with part of our conservation project at Sedge is much appreciated. The students sorted through thousands of tiny clams (8mm) which had been wintered over in heavy nylon bags at the bottom of the bay. Unfortunately, many of these clams appear to have smothered in the thick mud and silt. As a result of this mundane work the live clams they picked out of the bags will now have a new lease on life as they have been transferred to upwellers where they will get more food in a protected environment.
It is always a pleasure to have MATES students out on Sedge Island, and this trip was great too!
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Teacher Tina Held setup a microscope that projected images of tiny micro organisms on a computer screen. These organisms were collected in plankton nets at various times throughout the night. This intensive study is by far the most scientific investigation of any group visiting Sedge.
The work of the MATES with part of our conservation project at Sedge is much appreciated. The students sorted through thousands of tiny clams (8mm) which had been wintered over in heavy nylon bags at the bottom of the bay. Unfortunately, many of these clams appear to have smothered in the thick mud and silt. As a result of this mundane work the live clams they picked out of the bags will now have a new lease on life as they have been transferred to upwellers where they will get more food in a protected environment.
It is always a pleasure to have MATES students out on Sedge Island, and this trip was great too!
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