Seatuck Coastal Restoration & Innovation Center

The Seatuck Coastal Restoration & Innovation Center, located in a portion of the former Bluepoint Hatchery at the West Sayville Boat Basin, will advance protection and restoration efforts of coastal and estuarine ecosystems across Long Island. Once open, the Center will serve as a hub for applied science, developing and implementing solutions that improve ecological health and strengthen coastal resilience for both wildlife and nearshore communities.

We’ll be sharing more details about the Center including anticipated programming over the coming weeks and months, so please check back for updates.

Oyster Hatchery Volunteers Needed

Help launch oyster production at Seatuck’s new Coastal Restoration & Innovation Center in West Sayville.

Beginning in mid-August, volunteers will assist with raising oysters that will help restore Long Island’s bays and estuaries. Tasks include maintaining hatchery tanks and equipment, monitoring water quality, caring for algae cultures, feeding juvenile oysters, and tracking oyster growth. No experience is necessary, we’ll provide all the training.

We ask for a commitment of at least one Saturday per month, from 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Interested? Email [email protected] with the subject line “Hatchery Volunteer.” Please include a brief statement of interest and the Saturdays you’re available.

Meet the Staff

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Christina is an aquaculture specialist and educator passionate about the use of aquaculture for conservation and restoration. With experience across sectors, she brings expertise in large-scale restoration initiatives, community/citizen science restoration initiatives, and coastal management. In addition to her years of experience in the aquaculture field, Christina holds a degree in marine science as well as an M.Sc. in physical oceanography.

She is eager to bring the Seatuck Coastal Restoration & Innovation Center to life to continue conservation and restoration efforts on Long Island. In her free time, Christina loves to go hiking and camping with her dog, SCUBA dive around Long Island and down the coast, and spend time with family.

Casey comes to Seatuck with experience in shellfish aquaculture, shorebird conservation, and native plant propagation, creating a beneficial combination for native restoration work throughout Long Island’s coastal and estuarine ecosystems. In addition to this, Casey has a background in invasive species management and avian wildlife rescue.

Casey spends most of his free time by and on the water, fishing, scuba diving, and boating. He places a strong emphasis on the relationship between science and community as a key to successful conservation efforts. Driven by his passion for the marine environment, Casey is dedicated to preserving Long Island’s beauty through its natural ecosystems for future generations to share.

The Seatuck Coastal Restoration & Innovation Center is located at the West Sayville Boat Basin, 132 Clyde St, West Sayville, NY 11796.