Long Island Sound - Wikipedia
WebLong Island Sound is a marine sound and tidal estuary of the Atlantic Ocean. It lies predominantly between the U.S. state of Connecticut to the north and Long Island in New York to the south. From west to east, the sound stretches 110 mi (180 km) from the East River and the Throgs Neck Bridge in New York City, along the North Shore of Long ...
Long Island Sound | Map, New York, Connecticut, & Facts
WebMay 15, 2024 · Long Island Sound, semi-enclosed arm of the North Atlantic Ocean, lying between the New York–Connecticut (U.S.) shore to the north and Long Island to the south. Covering 1,180 square miles (3,056 square km), it is 90 miles (145 km) long and 3–20 miles (5–32 km) wide and is limited on the east by.
What Makes it Special? - Long Island Sound Study
WebWhat Makes Long Island Sound Special? Long Island Sound is an estuary, a place where saltwater from the ocean mixes with fresh water from rivers draining from the land. Estuaries are among the most productive ecosystems on Earth. They serve as feeding, breeding, and nursery areas for many species that spend most of their adult lives in the ocean.
Tour of Long Island Sound
WebAbout the Sound; Tour of Long Island Sound; Tour of Long Island Sound Undersea Tour A striped robin swims past a boulder in search of small crustaceans and other invertebrate prey. The photo is part of an ArcGIS story map tour of the Sound’s undersea habitats. Life Under the Surface: Scientists map undersea life of the Sound
Homepage - Long Island Sound Study
WebFeb 23, 2024 · The Long Island Sound Study (LISS) is a cooperative effort involving researchers, regulators, user groups and other concerned organizations and individuals. These people are working together to protect and …
Long Island Sound - CT.gov
WebJul 16, 2020 · Long Island Sound. Long Island Sound is Connecticut’s largest and most important natural resource. More than 8 million people live in the Long Island Sound watershed and the activities that take place on and along the Sound – boating, fishing, tourism, and swimming – contribute an estimated $5.5 billion per year to the regional …
Long Island Sound Program - The Nature Conservancy
WebLong Island Sound Program. TNC’s Long Island Sound Program works across three states to protect and restore the Sound. Contact Us. Phone: 203-568-6270. Email: ct@tnc.org.
About Long Island Sound - SoundWaters
WebLong Island Sound is this region’s most important and beautiful natural resource. Among the northeast’s largest estuaries and most productive ecosystems, it is home to a vast array of marine life, such as fish and shellfish, as well …
Overview of the Long Island Sound | U.S. Geological Survey - USGS.gov
WebMar 7, 2023 · This geonarrative summarizes the history, features and the ecological and societal importance of the Long Island Sound and its watershed. It also discusses the ongoing challenges that threaten the Sound’s environmental health.
Long Island Sound Facts - SoundWaters
WebAug 12, 2015 · The Sound is roughly 21 miles wide at the widest point, and 113 miles long; Waters reach between 60- to a whopping 350-feet deep at a channel known as “the Race” The average depth is 63-feet in the center of the Sound; There is an estimated 18 trillion gallons of water in the Sound (enough to supply NYC with water for 33 years!) The …
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