Science onboard a ferry boat

Darci Palmquist
May 30, 2019 · 5 min read
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Terns flying off the coast of Great Gull Island, in Long Island Sound, New York. Credit: Sarah Nystrom/USFWS

For travelers on the ferry between Bridgeport, CT, and Port Jefferson, NY, the boat ride is a pleasant way to pass an hour, whether they are on board for work or leisure. There’s the cool ocean breeze as the boat crosses Long Island Sound, and the possibility of spotting some wildlife — especially birds, soaring aloft the ocean currents.

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