Cedar Island Marina Research Laboratory

Cedar Island Marina Research Laboratory Cedar Island Marina Research Laboratory is a privately funded marine research lab run by Cedar Island Marina, Inc. in Clinton, CT.

Our research lab conducts marine studies, site evaluations, and educational programs for all ages. Specific study organisms include, but not limited to: the Northern Star Coral (Astrangia poculata), Winter Flounder (Pseudopleuronectes americanus), Asian Shore Crab (Hemigrapsus sanguineus), Green Crab (Carcinus maenas) and Blue Crab (Callinectes sapidus) in Long Island Sound. Various research proje

cts include diet, distribution, abundance, density, habitat preference & the general ecology of organisms within Clinton Harbor and Long Island Sound. Our environmental education programs include guided field explorations for all ages. Participants have the opportunity to learn about and interact with each organism in the field. We also have a ‘Traveling Touch Tank’ program where we bring the ocean animals to you! First there is a lecture on Long Island Sound and its inhabitants, followed by a hands on experience where participants are able to touch and hold the organisms.

08/26/2022
02/03/2022

Hello, parents and caregivers of young aspiring Marine Biologists!

Since the end of our summer sessions in 2021, we have received many, many, many inquiries as to our plans for a Marine Biology Summer Program in 2022. Cedar Island Marina Research Lab is indeed planning to run programming sessions for the 2022 summer season!

In the past, our dates and registration have been made available in mid-February. This season, however, some of our experienced staff members are moving on to big new ventures. We are trying our best to plan ahead in order to give time off for those who have shorter endeavors and find suitable biologists to serve as replacements for others. We hope to have those dates available for registration in the first week of March.

Cedar Island Marina Research Lab is in search of passionate individuals, undergraduates in the field of biology who would be interested in part-time work with our educational program. If you are interested in joining our small team with a great passion for teaching biological sciences, send a short email and resume to our laboratory director Tia’ at [email protected]

One placement has been opened up in our Marine Biology Summer Program in the week of Session 8: August 16th - 20th! It i...
04/19/2021

One placement has been opened up in our Marine Biology Summer Program in the week of Session 8: August 16th - 20th!
It is the LAST available spot in our program!

If you are interested in this spot for your young biologist head to our website to register online!
https://www.cedarislandmarina.com/marine-biology-research-camp-clinton-madison-killingworth-middletown-connecticut

Cedar Island Marina Research Laboratory in Clinton, CT on Long Island Sound, is taking reservations for its week long Marine Biology summer camp for Ages 9-15

Are you familiar with a cryostat, or what it is used for? This cool machine maintains low cryogenic temperatures to supe...
04/19/2021

Are you familiar with a cryostat, or what it is used for?

This cool machine maintains low cryogenic temperatures to super cool tissues. Once tissues are cooled and mounted, by a process called embedding, they can then be sliced incredibly thin for histological slides which allow researchers to examine the microscopic make-up of the tissues. These slices are only 7 micrometers thick!

This tissue is from the local slipper snail Crepidula fornicata, the star of upcoming research. The highlighted cells in the microscopic view are digestive epithelium, which will be of special focus to the study.

04/19/2021

Are you familiar with a cryostat, or what it is used for?

This cool machine maintains low cryogenic temperatures to super cool tissues. Once tissues are cooled and mounted, by a process called embedding, they can then be sliced incredibly thin for histological slides which allow researchers to examine the microscopic make-up of the tissues. These slices are only 7 micrometers thick!

This tissue is from the local slipper snail Crepidula fornicata, the star of upcoming research.

04/19/2021

Are you familiar with a cryostat, or what it is used for?

This cool machine maintains low cryogenic temperatures to super cool tissues. Once tissues are cooled and mounted, by a process called embedding, they can then be sliced incredibly thin for histological slides which allow researchers to examine the microscopic make-up of the tissues.

This tissue is from the local slipper snail Crepidula fornicata, the star of upcoming research.

Over here in the lab, we are daydreaming about our Marine Biology Summer Program, and going through some of our favorite...
04/06/2021

Over here in the lab, we are daydreaming about our Marine Biology Summer Program, and going through some of our favorite memories from summer 2020.

Summer 2021 will be here before we know it and placement in our sessions is filling up. Sign up your future biologist while placement is available!

Availability:
Session 1: June 28 - July 2 2 available
Session 2: July 5 - 9 4 available
Session 3: July 12 - 16 FULL
Session 4: July 19 - 23 FULL
Session 5: July 26 - 30 1 available
Session 6: August 2 - 6 3 available
Session 7: August 9 - 13 FULL
Session 8: August 16 - 20 FULL

To register online go to https://www.cedarislandmarina.com/marine-biology-research-camp-clinton-madison-killingworth-middletown-connecticut

Sessions for our 2021 Marine Biology Summer Programs are still open but filling up quickly! Register soon to secure plac...
03/31/2021

Sessions for our 2021 Marine Biology Summer Programs are still open but filling up quickly! Register soon to secure placement for your small scientists.

For up to date availability check out the schedule page at https://www.cedarislandmarina.com/Schedule

Registration is open for our Marine Biology Summer Program 2021! Last summer, we were able to successfully operate our M...
02/16/2021

Registration is open for our Marine Biology Summer Program 2021! Last summer, we were able to successfully operate our Marine Biology summer program thanks to the great effort of staff and all families that participated.

This year we are planning to run 8 sessions during the summer and the available dates are:
Session 1: June 28 - July 2
Session 2: July 5 - July 9
Session 3: July 12 - July 16
Session 4: July 19 - July 23
Session 5: July 26 - July 30
Session 6: August 2 - August 6
Session 7: August 9 - August 13
Session 8: August 16 - August 20

For more details visit our page at https://www.cedarislandmarina.com/marine-biology-research-camp-clinton-madison-killingworth-middletown-connecticut

Cedar Island Marina Research Laboratory in Clinton, CT on Long Island Sound, is taking reservations for its week long Marine Biology summer camp for Ages 9-15

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Sectioning - C. fornicata
Sectioning - C. fornicata

Are you familiar with a cryostat, or what it is used for? This cool machine maintains low cryogenic temperatures to super cool tissues. Once tissues are cooled and mounted, by a process called embedding, they can then be sliced incredibly thin for histological slides which allow researchers to examine the microscopic make-up of the tissues. These slices are only 7 micrometers thick! This tissue is from the local slipper snail Crepidula fornicata, the star of upcoming research.

Embedding tissues - C. fornicata
Embedding tissues - C. fornicata

Are you familiar with a cryostat, or what it is used for? This cool machine maintains low cryogenic temperatures to super cool tissues. Once tissues are cooled and mounted, by a process called embedding, they can then be sliced incredibly thin for histological slides which allow researchers to examine the microscopic make-up of the tissues. This tissue is from the local slipper snail Crepidula fornicata, the star of upcoming research.

No need to be a crab about it, there are still spots available for our Marine Biology Summer Program! But just like this crab, they are going quick! ONLY 2 SPACES LEFT FOR THE ENTIRE SUMMER! Session 9: August 12th -16th Email: [email protected] Phone: (860) 669-8681 ext 119

We are already busy dreaming about our Marine Biology Summer Program 2019. Session dates are up and registrations are coming in and sessions are filling up! With our limited availability be sure your scientist doesn't miss out! http://www.cedarislandmarina.com/marine-biology-research-camp-clinton-madison-killingworth-middletown-connecticut

Happy as a Clam!
Happy as a Clam!

Here in our Marine Biology Summer Program we are a Happy as Clams! Feel like your future biologist might be missing out? There are only 4 spots reamining for the ENTIRE summer! July 30th - August 3rd still has ONE place remaining August 20th - 24th is our LAST available session

Blue crab is awfully crabby!
Blue crab is awfully crabby!

Our first session Mascot "Old Blue" is awfully crabby today! Maybe because there haven't been any kids to teach in the lab this week! Don't worry Blue! We start back up next week! Our next available sessions are July 30th - August 3rd, August 13th - 17th, and August 20th - 24th!!

Flat Clawed Hermit Crab switching shells
Flat Clawed Hermit Crab switching shells

Anemones at Lunch
Anemones at Lunch

Our biologists love our animals so much, they compose short tranquil movies with serene music!

Blue Crab Fighting Skills! Watch Out!
Blue Crab Fighting Skills! Watch Out!

Common name: Blue crab Scientific name: Callinectes sapidus Blue crabs are found in estuaries, like Long Island Sound, from Nova Scotia to the Gulf Coast and sometimes Uruguay. These crustaceans are heavily harvested for there savory flavor!Their specially adapted back two appendages are shaped like paddles, making them excellent swimmers. They will eat anything they can get there quick grasping claws on, which they are not afraid to use. The blue crab is extremely sensitive to environmental changes, but they play a vital role in population management of other species. Therefore, regulations were placed on harvesting this crab. In this video, we display one of the Blue Crab's great skills. Don't worry, no crabs were harmed in the making of this video, and he is back in Clinton Harbor! To find out more about this crab and other organisms who inhabit Long Island Sound, visit http://www.cedarislandmarina.com/marine-biology/marine-life/marine-research-laboratory/ and check out our educational programs! Stay tuned for another species profile, coming soon.

Sandworm Bite
Sandworm Bite

If you are squeamish, do not watch this video. A sand worm's bite is something from everyone's nightmares..

Horseshoe Crab rescue time-lapse video with this week's campers!

It was a little overcast and windy today, let's hope things turn around before the holiday weekend!

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