Long Island Marine Life

The waters around Long Island are home to an astounding variety of interesting Marine Life.  In this program, Eco-Photo Explorers will explore lakes, rivers, wetlands, the seashore and even journey offshore to uncover the secrets of this fascinating underwater world. Some of Long Islands most commonly seen marine creatures, as well as some of the most unique, will be discussed.

This is a program  that will appeal to people of all ages who are interested in learning more about the environment here on Long Island. A Multimedia show will conclude the program by taking the viewer beneath the waves to explore Long Islands exciting underwater world.

Running time: 90 minutes
Audience: Families
Program Number: DP11

The RMS Titanic...Her Final Days

On a cold April night in 1912, the magnificent new luxury liner R.M.S. Titanic struck an iceberg as she was making her way towards New York on her maiden voyage from England. In a few short hours, she sank beneath the icy waters of the North Atlantic, taking with her the lives of more than 1,500 people. The tragedy shocked the world and, through the years, the legend of this story has continued to grow.

Seventy three years after the sinking, the wreck of the Titanic was discovered 2 ½ miles below the surface by an intrepid group of Oceanographers using state of the art technology.  Join Eco-Photo Explorers as they recall the tragic history of the R.M.S. Titanic and the exciting search for her remains. The show will also feature discussions on the technology used to find the wreck and will examine the current controversy over the recovery of artifacts from this site.

Running time: 90 minutes
Audience: Families
Program Number: DP12

• Ship of Dreams, Explore the Titanic
  This web page will be devoted to the legendary sinking of the Titanic.

Long Island Maritime History: Stories of Tragedy and Rescue

Long Island has a very rich maritime history. From the early colonial days to modern times, the shores and offshore waters of Long Island have often been the stage for fascinating drama. Tragic shipwrecks, heroic rescues, unbelievable courage and fascinating history are all part of the fabric of Long Island.

The story of the Pelican, a fishing boat lost off Montauk in 1951, will be a featured story in this program, along with other spellbinding tales of marine rescues and shipwrecks. The program will conclude with an examination of the history of the Life Saving Services here on Long Island. Join Eco-Photo Explorers for a fascinating look into the Maritime History that is Long Island.

Running time: 120 minutes
Audience: Families
Program Number: DP13

Long Island Lighthouses 

Join Eco-Photo Explorers as they weave their special blend of beautiful photography and informative lecture to explore the fascinating history of some of Long Island’s most interesting lighthouses.

During this program, the viewer will travel from Coney Island to Montauk, examining lighthouse architecture, their technology, and the stories that make these vital structures such an integral part of our local history.

In addition, the story behind Long Island’s Life Saving Services will also be discussed. The program concludes with a multi-media presentation in celebration of the dramatic beauty of these lighthouses both here on Long Island and around the country.

Running time: 90 minutes
Audience: Families
Program Number: DP14