Islanders are invited to join local scientists and community volunteers at Eastsound Waterfront Park in conducting surveys of fish and inter-tidal creatures on low tide days during the spring and summer.

“Learn about the unique marine life of our home waterfront,” said organizer Russel Barsh.

The next Field Research Day is Saturday, May 7 at the lowest tide between 2 and 4 p.m. The group will be seining and identifying forage fish in the eelgrass meadows.

Organizers recommend the newly published Indian Island Field Guide, available at Darvill’s for $2.99, as a helpful key that identifies species specific to the Indian Island inter-tidal zone.

“Meet at the tide pools around the island,” said Barsh. “Wear appropriate footwear (wet sand, gravel, shallow water), and come on down to the beach!”

For more information, visit www.Indianisland.info.