Five students from New Canaan, Connecticut, participated in the SoundWaters Research Intensive (SRI) this spring, studying marine ecosystems and environmental changes. The students, ranging from grades 10 to 12, included Victoria Tremblay, Eva Alexander, Connor Flood, Caitlin Neville, and Evi Wald from St. Luke's School. They conducted hands-on research at the Cohen SoundWaters Harbor Center in Stamford Harbor. Tremblay and Wald focused on salt marsh fish populations and their dietary habits, while Alexander and Neville investigated the impact of oyster wasting disease on wild populations. Christina Genz, the Director of Education at SoundWaters, highlighted the program's role in fostering students' growth as confident researchers, providing them with essential field experience and analytical skills. The initiative also emphasizes the significance of understanding Long Island Sound's ecosystem. Scholarships for the program are supported by organizations such as the Munzer Foundation, 11th Hour Racing, and the Pettee Family, making this valuable educational experience accessible to students. More details can be found on the SoundWaters website.