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Duration:
6 minutes, 10 seconds

On February 6th, 1922, the Bessie A. White struck a sandbar off Fire Island. While there were no casualties, the ship and its cargo were a total loss. Over the years, the beached remains of a four-masted schooner, believed to be the Bessie A. White, have attracted local residents, casual visitors, and historians from across the world. If you are lucky, you may even catch a glimpse of the wreck on the beach near Watch Hill. Learn more about this astounding artifact and the science we're conducting on it.

 
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Duration:
7 minutes, 7 seconds

In celebration of Latino Conservation Week, intern Jhulian Gutierrez speaks with former National Park Service Deputy Director David Vela and Fire Island National Seashore Superintendent Alexcy Romero.

 
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Duration:
6 minutes, 59 seconds

The Sunken Forest is one of Fire Island's most spectacular natural features. Learn more about what makes it special with Ranger Dave!

 
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Duration:
7 minutes, 51 seconds

In this video Park Ranger and former Latino Heritage Intern Roxana Saravia speaks with current Latino Heritage Intern Sam Ayala about their experience working with the National Parks.

 
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Duration:
4 minutes, 28 seconds

An introduction to the William Floyd Estate with Ranger Anita from the summer of 2020

 
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Duration:
26 minutes, 5 seconds

In June, 2021, Fire Island National Seashore welcomed zoologist Roland Kays, Ph.D. from the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences and North Carolina State University. The Eastern coyote is a large coyote-wolf mix that has expanded its range in eastern North America over the last few decades. Having taken over the wildlands, this big predator is increasingly observed in urban areas—including New York City.

 
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Duration:
3 minutes, 16 seconds

In this short 3-minute video, take a closer look at this fascinating creature and the citizen scientists helping us learn more about the spawning population of horseshoe crabs on Fire Island.

 

Last updated: March 30, 2022

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