The F.I.S.H. Initiative- Fresh. Indigenous. Sustainable. Healthy.
Purchasing locally caught seafood ensures that the product you are buying is sustainably harvested and in compliance with strict U.S. fishing and food regulations. Choosing local seafood benefits local economies by creating and maintaining jobs for fishermen, processors, and wholesalers. Locally caught seafood has a low carbon footprint when compared to imported seafood which also results in a fresher and better tasting product. Consuming seafood at least twice per week also contributes to a healthier diet. Learn more at LocalFish.org
Fisheries Program- F.I.S.H. Videos
Cornell Marine Program has been implementing local seafood marketing project called F.I.S.H. - Fresh, Indigenous, Sustainable, and Healthy.
Here’s another video about the F.I.S.H. Initiative, specifically about the fishermen who use pound traps in our local waters.
F.I.S.H. Activities + Family Resources
Fluke Fast Facts
Learn some fast facts about our local flatfish, the “fluke” also called the“summer flounder”!
F.I.S.H. - Scavenger Hunt
Try our Early Education scavenger hunt activity about F.I.S.H. that can be done inside your home! Recommended for Grades K-2
Fluke vs Flounder- Early Education
Try our Early Education activity to learn, is it a flounder, or a fluke? Includes connect the dots and writing activities. Recommended for Grades K-2
Striped Bass Fast Facts
Learn some fast facts about the striped bass! Did you know they spawn in freshwater like salmon, but return to the sea year after year? Learn more!
F.I.S.H. Crossword Puzzle
Challenge yourself to this crossword puzzle about local fish and our F.I.S.H. initiative! Answer key
Find the Fluke
Can you find the fluke? Your child will love this early education activity. Answer key
NY Fishing Regulations Matching Game
Try our Fishing Game where you try to match the correct fish to it’s proper regulation. Print and have fun!
Winter Flounder Fast Facts
Learn about our local right-eyed flatfish, the winter flounder! Unlike the fluke, they migrate to our shores in the winter months, hence their name!
Student and Teacher Resources
F.I.S.H. Program- Read and Respond
Have your student read about CCE’s F.I.S.H. Initiative and respond to the questions. Recommended for Elementary to Middle Ed students.
Conservation- Fisheries Program
Learn about the importance of fisheries conservation and the regulations that help conserve our local fish species. Recommended for Elementary to Middle Ed students.
Fisheries Research- Monitoring and Aging
This High School level teaching resource discusses how fish populations are monitored to ensure sustainability. Answer Key
Art Projects and Coloring Activities
How to draw a funny fish with our Art + Science Instructor Carolyn Munaco. All you need is some paper and a pencil and you will be guided through the process...
