The Coastal Research and Education Society of Long Island, Inc.,
(CRESLI) was founded in the summer of 1996 by a group of professionals
and experts in marine mammal science, environmental sciences, education
and conservation. Originally based Southampton College of Long Island
University, CRESLI now resides at Dowling College. CRESLI was formed for
the purposes of conducting research, providing educational experiences
and promoting conservation of coastal ecosystems.
CRESLI and the Viking Fleet (Montauk, NY) have joined forces to provide
an array of unparalleled marine and coastal educational experiences for
you and your students for. The cooperative association between CRESLI,
with its expertise in marine sciences and education, and the Viking
Fleet, with its large assortment of vessels and highly experienced
crews, allows us to offer the following types of
on-board educational experiences:
All cruises and excursions will be led by experienced
CRESLI staff. In addition, CRESLI volunteers will be aboard to
assist in our efforts. Educational material such as hand-outs and lab
exercise can be provided prior to sailing dates. Speakers may also be
provided, depending upon availability.
If you would like more information, please call CRESLI's voice mail
(631-244-3352) and leave a message with your name and phone number.
You may also send an
e-mail, by clicking here. Thank you for your time and consideration.
Please note that CRESLI programs have
been accredited by STANYS for in-service credit. For
more information, contact CRESLI.
Educators, below is an annotated list of CRESLI material and programs
that may be of interest to you.
If you fill out and submit
a
request form, a sample packet of all materials will be mailed to you.
Please note that due to increased costs, CRESLI Early Education Booklets
require payment prior to distribution.
Please make your check payable to CRESLI, Inc and mail it to the
following address:
CRESLI
Division of Natural Sciences and Mathematics
Kramer Science Center
Dowling College
Oakdale, NY 11769-1999
Materials available:
CRESLI Educational Brochures
Title:
Checklist of cetaceans, sea turtles, and coastal and pelagic birds of NY
Grade level:
Middle School and above
Cost:
Individual copy - free; multiple copies - $5.00 for shipping and
handling
Description:
A tri-fold checklist of cetaceans, sea turtles, and coastal and pelagic
birds of NY. Also available on-line as a pdf file,
click here
Title:
Common Marine Mammals and Sea Turtles of Long Island
Grade level:
Middle School and above
Cost:
Individual copy - free; multiple copies -$ 5.00 for shipping
and handling
Description:
Tri-fold brochure with details about the marine mammals and sea turtles
of Long Island
CRESLI Education Booklets
These strong, spiral bound booklets are filled with age appropriate
material pertaining to marine mammals, sea turtles, and other sea creatures.
See the descriptions and prices of each level below and choose which booklet
will best fit your needs. The prices reflect the cost of goods plus shipping
and handling.
Title:
CRESLI Early Years Education Packet
Grade:
K through 1
Cost:
Individual copy - $5.00
Description:
This booklet is appropriate for non-reading and/or early reading
children of approximately ages 4-6 and is filled with coloring pages,
dot-to-dots, and mazes.
Title:
CRESLI Primary Education Packet
Grade:
1 through 4
Cost:
Individual copy - $5.00
Description:
This booklet is appropriate for reading children approximately ages 6-8
and is filled with information pages on marine mammals and sea turtles,
literature on local marine mammals and sea turtles, words games,
dot-to-dots, and question pages
Title:
CRESLI Intermediate Education Packet
Grade:
4 through 7
Cost:
Individual copy - $5.00
Description:
This booklet is appropriate for children approximately ages 8-13 and is
filled with information pages on marine mammals, sea turtles, various
fish, and oceans, words games, question pages, and literature on local
marine mammals and sea turtles.
If you have any questions regarding these booklets or are unsure
which level is best for your needs, please feel free to contact our
Education personnel at
education@cresli.org.
CRESLI's professional educators and scientists are available to give
lectures (with demonstration material) to groups of various sizes and
ages at various venues.
Topics include (but are not limited to): Cetaceans of New York and
Adjacent Waters; Pinnipeds of New York and Adjacent Waters; Sea
Turtles of New York; Birds of Coastal New York; Sharks of New York;
Marine Ecology; Long Island's Natural History; Endangered Species;
Climate Change; Stratospheric Ozone Depletion ...
Join LI's most experience whale researchers and catch a glimpse of our
marine diversity just miles from our shore. Fin, minke, humpback, right,
sperm, and pilot whales; dolphins, porpoises; sea turtles; pelagic birds
can be seen. Whale watches take place from June through early September.
Offshore overnight trips to the Great South Channel or the
Canyons along the edge of the continental shelf to find Fin, minke,
humpback, right, sperm, and pilot whales; dolphins, porpoises; sea
turtles; pelagic birds.
Join CRESLI led walks to observe seals at haul out areas and learn about
seal species diversity, ecology, evolution, and status. Students
will be involved in collecting seal density, distribution and behavior
data.
Join CRESLI led cruises to observe seals at haul out areas on remote
islands and learn about seal species diversity, ecology, evolution, and
status. Students will be involved in collecting seal density,
distribution and behavior data.
Bald Eagle Cruises
Title:
Bald Eagle Cruises
Grade level:
any
Duration:
4-8 hours
Cost:
to be determined
Description:
Join CRESLI led walks to observe bald eagles and other raptors during
the autumn on the Connecticut River. On our way across LI sound we
will look at seal haul out areas on remote islands. Students will
be involved in collecting wildlife density, distribution and behavior
data.
Marine Discovery Science/ Bay Investigation Cruises
Title:
Marine Discovery Science/ Bay Investigation Cruises
Grade level:
4 and above
Duration:
3-4 hours
Cost:
to be determined
Description:
Hands-on marine science experiences for students including collecting
and examining samples of marine life from the open ocean and sea bottom.
Navigation, seamanship and LI's natural history are explored.
