2024 LOCAL TRIPS
We will sail 4 days per week for most of the summer!
- Sundays and Wednesdays on the Viking Starship from 2-7 PM from June 30 through September 18, 2024!
- Mondays and Fridays on the Viking Star from 10 AM-4 PM, from July 1 through September 2, 2024
- The fare for these trips is $85 for adults, $55 for children 5-12y/o, FREE for Children 4 and under
For information go to our whale watching page at
https://cresli.org/whalewatching
2023 TRIPS: 100% SUCCESS FINDING CETACEANS. For reports, see our 2023 Naturalist Blog
Meet the CRESLI naturalists and take a trip with crew with over 37 years of whale watching experience AND professors/scientists as trip leaders. Come away with great memories, great photos and videos, and an education about whales, dolphins, sea turtles, and marine life that is second-to-none. Come with us to learn, to see, and to help support our work.
Our record, as well as our research and education programs are a testament to our model of work through trained and committed citizen science volunteers. Sign up to be a CRESLI volunteer
Harbor seals of Shinnecock & Moriches Bays. Join us this winter and spring on scientist guided walking or boat tours from CRESLI_ Inc. on Vimeo.
Over 32,175 seal encounters at Cupsogue Beach since 2006. Join us at Cupsogue Beach for our 19th year there. Observe, photograph, and learn about Long Island's seals. The walks are suitable for children and are approximately 1.25 miles round trip and take about 1 to 1.5 hours. The paths we take are not stroller-friendly.
For 2024 CRESLI has scheduled several seal cruises on Shinnecock Bay, NY, using the R/V PECONIC at the Stony Brook University Marine Science Center in Southampton, NY. Go to our Seal Cruise page for more information.
- The slideshow above is a compilation of the best photos of the CRESLI 2023 Cupsogue Beach Seal Season
We at CRESLI wish to acknowledge the indigenous peoples and tribes who were the original stewards of the coastal areas in which we work. The Coastal Research & Education Society of Long Island's research and work take place primarily on the land and waters of the Unkechaug (Cupsogue Beach), Shinnecock (Shinnecock Bay), Montaukett (Montauk), and Secatogue (West Sayville). View a map of the indigenous communities.
CRESLI is a nonprofit organization as defined in section 501 (c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code. All Contributions are deductible to the fullest extent of the law. A copy of the last financial report filed with the Department of State may be obtained by writing to NYS Dept. of State, Office of Charities Registration, Albany, NY 12231.
CRESLI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national, or ethnic origin.
Upcoming Events
CRESLI-Viking Starship Local Montauk Whale Watch
Sunday, June 30, 2024
2:00 PM to 7:00 PM
5 hour naturalist led research and educational trip aboard the Viking Starship
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