During the Great Hudson River Fish Count, visitors can help collect fish with seine nets, minnow traps, rods, and reels. Participants can also watch from shore or help pull in the nets. The fish are released after everyone has a chance to see them.
What are eels? And why are some eels electric? “But Why: A Podcast for Curious Kids” heads to Poughkeepsie, New York to learn about eels with Chris Bowser, Hudson River estuary educator with the New York Department of Environmental Conservation.
Whether you’re outdoors or in your home, you can be a part of NOAA’s world-class research and monitoring efforts.
“The Hudson River Eel Project connects students and local residents with nature gathering data that can be valuable for the future study of this species and its role in the Hudson Valley ecosystem.”