The River Project

Next week’s virtual summer camp theme is plankton! You can still join this FREE summer camp run by Hudson River Park

Seahorses propel themselves using the dorsal fin on their back and steer using the pectoral fins on either side of their head. Their fins can beat up to 35 times per second, creating an almost hypnotic effect. However, these fins aren’t particularly effectiveseahorses are the slowest fish, not only in the Hudson River, but in the whole ocean. The pygmy seahorse takes first place for slowest fish, but the lined seahorse shown in this video of our Wetlab tank from last summer, isn’t far behind (or rather, ahead). . . . #seahorse #fish #slow #fin #ecology #marinebiology #ocean #hudson #hudsonriver #animalsofnyc #animalsofinstagram #fishofinstagram

Repost from @hudsonriverpark So many virtual activities at the Park! This week you can join Backyard Bioblitz and try your hand at IDing plants and animals around HRPK, or check out Live from the Field, when we’ll take you into the lab where we monitor bacteria that indicate sewage pollution in the river. Swipe through for more events and details!

Join us Live from the Field on Thursday at 2pm on Hudson River Park’s page as we show you how we test water samples for bacteria that indicate sewage pollution! https://facebook.com/events/s/live-from-the-field/668678843685313/?ti=icl

How many plants and animals can you identify in Hudson River Park? Join the HRPK Bioblitz on the iNaturalist app to add your observations or just check out what other people have spotted in NYC’s backyard. On Wednesday at 2pm, Hudson River Park will go live with a Diversity Digest to discuss all your sightings!