Which fishes live in Salem Harbor? See first-hand at a fish seining demonstration sponsored by Salem Sound Coastwatch (SSCW) on Saturday, August 24, 11 am at Forest River Park (98 West Ave.) in Salem.
At this demonstration, coastal biologists will drag a large seining net through the water and then lay it out on the beach where we'll examine the catch, talk about the what we found, and learn about the marine habitats and ecology of Salem Sound.
Seining is a centuries-old fishing technique which is used by marine scientists to gather information about species living in a body of water.
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Salem Sound is the embayment that runs along the North Shore coast from Marblehead to Manchester by the Sea. SSCW is a non-profit watershed protection organization working for clean and safe water.
SSCW is offering this demonstration as part of the TRAILS & SAILS program sponsored by the Essex National Heritage Commission. It is free and open to the public and is suitable for all ages.
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For more information visit salemsound.org, trailsandsails.org, or call SSCW at 978-741-7900.
