If we restore habitat and keep our water clean, life will fill it! Learn more about herring and explore the ecological success story happening right here on the Mystic. You can see the numbers for 2021 here.
Herring are important to the ecosystem. They provide food for many animals, including Bald eagles, cormorants, herring gulls, striped bass and snapping turtles.
Scientists are interested in studying river herring, and you and your classroom can be part of this important work. Learn how classrooms and families can be more involved in local citizen science.
See real time data on how many herring are migrating on the Mystic River using our underwater “fish cam,” and counting platform. Together, we can collect valuable data about these important species.
