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Students Construct Seahorse Hotels

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Shelter Island School District students working on seahorse hotels. COURTESY CORNELL COOPERATIVE EXTENSION

Shelter Island School District students working on seahorse hotels. COURTESY CORNELL COOPERATIVE EXTENSION

Shelter Island School District students working on seahorse hotels. COURTESY CORNELL COOPERATIVE EXTENSION

Shelter Island School District students working on seahorse hotels. COURTESY CORNELL COOPERATIVE EXTENSION

authorStaff Writer on Jun 10, 2025
Shelter Island School District and Cornell Cooperative Extension Marine Program have teamed up to launch the “Seahorse Hotel Project,” an experiential learning initiative focused on marine conservation. The Northern Lined... more

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