Riverhead Foundation for Marine Research Archives

08.11.2019 Community

New name, similar mission for New York Marine Rescue Center

The name is changing, but the mission, not so much. The Riverhead Foundation for Marine Research & Preservation announced last week that it will now be known as the...

07.20.2017 Government

Rehabilitating more than turtles in Jamesport under proposal

Small animals, specifically turtles, found some friends at Town Hall Tuesday afternoon.

10.23.2016 Videos

The story behind the Run for the Ridley in Riverhead: Video

A wet and gloomy morning did not stop dozens of racers from coming out to Main Street in downtown Riverhead for the 19th annual Run for the Ridley.

07.11.2016 Environment

Rehabilitated sea turtles return home: photos

Ten lucky turtles returned to the sea Sunday afternoon after they were rescued and rehabilitated by the Riverhead Foundation for Marine Research and Preservation.

06.16.2016 Environment

Turnover at Riverhead Foundation following alleged board rift

For more than 20 years the Riverhead Foundation for Marine Research and Preservation has worked to protect the area’s marine environment through conservation efforts. It is the only organization...

12.10.2014 Environment

Endangered sea turtles left stranded after nor’easter, biologists warn

After rescuing two endangered sea turtles in just 24 hours, biologists with the Riverhead Foundation for Marine Research and Preservation are asking residents to keep an eye out for...

08.29.2013 News

Roxanne freed back into the ocean Wednesday morning

Roxanne, the 700-pound Risso’s dolphin found marooned on a Jones Beach Island sandbar, is swimming freely once again after being released Wednesday by her caretakers from the Riverhead Foundation...

08.21.2013 Community

Riverhead Foundation raising funds to #FreeRoxanne

A campaign to raise funds for the release of the Riverhead Foundation’s newest patient is making waves. Roxanne, an adult Risso’s dolphin was rescued just south of Oak Beach...

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