by Todd Gardner | Aug 21, 2015 | Eye Candy, Fish, MACNA, Science, Sustainability
It’s late August and, as always, things are heating up in the waters of Long Island. I haven’t had a chance to log many of my excursions for the past month – partly because I’ve been traveling, but mostly because I’ve spent so much time underwater that I haven’t had a... by Todd Gardner | Jun 26, 2015 | Conservation, DIY, Fish, Science, Sustainability, Too Cute
Last week I reported on the arrival of the first tropical fishes of the year to appear in Long Island waters after a seining trip at Fire Island inlet turned up a filefish, groupers, and northern... by Todd Gardner | Jun 19, 2015 | DIY, Fish, Science
After a long cold winter and amid disturbing reports that the North Atlantic may be entering a cool phase, I am very happy to report that the first tropical species of the year have made their appearance in Long Island waters.Yesterday,… by Todd Gardner | Oct 17, 2013 | DIY, Eye Candy, Fish, Science
Divers and fish collectors in Long Island waters commonly encounter two species of goatfish: the red goatfish, Mullus auratus, and the spotted goatfish, Pseudupeneus maculatus. Although they are similar in outward appearance, their behavior and adaptability to... by Todd Gardner | Oct 5, 2013 | Conservation, DIY, Eye Candy, Fish, Science
As the days shorten and the nights get colder in New York, the beach crowds and SCUBA divers give way to cold north winds and bundled-up fishermen, cashing in on the fall striped bass migration. Â Between the less-than-favorable weather, and the need to return to...