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Woodland Middle School Students Educate the Public on Overfishing
The four students were named New York State's first-place winners in the Siemen's, "We Can Change the World Challenge" for their project, "Fishful Thinking.
Four Woodland Middle School students have been working to educate the public about overfishing in Long Island, according to the East Meadow School District.
Sixth graders Dylan Amblo, Dominique Basso, Kayla Cartier and Rachel Rose have taken on the task. The four were named New York State’s first-place winners in the Siemen’s, “We Can Change the World Challenge" for their project, “Fishful Thinking.”
For their project, the team researched Long Island’s aquaculture, particularly the overfishing of many species of fish. Through their research on overfishing, the team learned that with current fishing methods, fishing on Long Island will be nonexistent by 2048.
They plan to educate fellow students and adults about this issue, which will affect all Long Island residents.
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