Collaboration, Reclamation and Hope: The Story of a Scientific Triumph on Shinnecock Bay - 27 East

Collaboration, Reclamation and Hope: The Story of a Scientific Triumph on Shinnecock Bay

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The Shinnecock Hope Spot booth at the most recent Powwow over Labor Day weekend. People were invited to write down their hopes for Shinnecock Bay. SUNSHINE GUMBS

The Shinnecock Hope Spot booth at the most recent Powwow over Labor Day weekend. People were invited to write down their hopes for Shinnecock Bay. SUNSHINE GUMBS

The Shinnecock Hope Spot booth at the most recent Powwow over Labor Day weekend. People were invited to write down their hopes for Shinnecock Bay. SUNSHINE GUMBS

The Shinnecock Hope Spot booth at the most recent Powwow over Labor Day weekend. People were invited to write down their hopes for Shinnecock Bay. SUNSHINE GUMBS

The Shinnecock Hope Spot booth at the most recent Powwow over Labor Day weekend. People were invited to write down their hopes for Shinnecock Bay. SUNSHINE GUMBS

The Shinnecock Hope Spot booth at the most recent Powwow over Labor Day weekend. People were invited to write down their hopes for Shinnecock Bay. SUNSHINE GUMBS

From left, Ellen Pikitch, Martin Nweeia, Vice President of Flags and Honors for the Explorers Club), and Sunshine Gumbs, at the official return of the flag to the club after the completion of the USV expedition in Shinnecock Bay. THE EXPLORERS CLUB/KONTENTIMENT

From left, Ellen Pikitch, Martin Nweeia, Vice President of Flags and Honors for the Explorers Club), and Sunshine Gumbs, at the official return of the flag to the club after the completion of the USV expedition in Shinnecock Bay. THE EXPLORERS CLUB/KONTENTIMENT

The USV Data Xplorer autonomously sampling the waters of Shinnecock Bay. FELIX KUNZE

The USV Data Xplorer autonomously sampling the waters of Shinnecock Bay. FELIX KUNZE

All the cartridges ready to deploy. TAYLOR GRIFFITH

All the cartridges ready to deploy. TAYLOR GRIFFITH

The water cartridges capture water from Shinnecock Bay, which includes eDNA that can be studied to reveal a lot of data about the different species present in Shinnecock Bay. TAYLOR GRIFFITH

The water cartridges capture water from Shinnecock Bay, which includes eDNA that can be studied to reveal a lot of data about the different species present in Shinnecock Bay. TAYLOR GRIFFITH

Dr. Kelsey Leonard speaking at the kickoff of the expedition last year. FELIX KUNZE

Dr. Kelsey Leonard speaking at the kickoff of the expedition last year. FELIX KUNZE

The McLane eDNA sampler, with water cartridges, being prepared for deployment. FELIX KUNZE

The McLane eDNA sampler, with water cartridges, being prepared for deployment. FELIX KUNZE

Sunshine Gumbs, left, and Dr. Ellen Pikitch launch the research vessel Data Xplorer into Shinnecock Bay. FELIX KUNZE

Sunshine Gumbs, left, and Dr. Ellen Pikitch launch the research vessel Data Xplorer into Shinnecock Bay. FELIX KUNZE

Marguerite Smith, left, and Stefanie Wright at the Shinnecock Hope Spot booth at the most recent Powwow over Labor Day weekend. People were invited to write down their hopes for Shinnecock Bay.

Marguerite Smith, left, and Stefanie Wright at the Shinnecock Hope Spot booth at the most recent Powwow over Labor Day weekend. People were invited to write down their hopes for Shinnecock Bay.

authorCailin Riley on Sep 11, 2025
When Shinnecock Bay was designated as a “Hope Spot” in 2022 by Mission Blue — a global organization dedicated to creating public awareness and support for marine environments — it... more

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