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New York - New Jersey Harbor

Side-Scan Sonar

Type:  Extent of habitat (i.e., area of habitat and whether there has been a decline); and condition of habitat and sources affecting habitat (i.e., the condition or functionality of the habitat).

Category:  Submerged

Cost: Information not provided.

Description:  Mapping/characterization of bathymetry for Hudson River.  While generally not occuring within HEP Study Area, we will try to extend their work.

Outcome:  Highly successful at generating 3-D maps of bottom.  Also identified prehistoric oyster reefs, etc.

Contact:  Rodger Flood, SUNY

Citation: Work being performed by SUNY and Columbia University - not HEP, but may be of interest.