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The waters surrounding New York City contribute to our happiness and standard of living. Going Coastal, Inc. is dedicated to promoting public enjoyment and responsible use of coastal resources as a way to ensure health and sustainability of our urban coast. We strive to bring more people to the water and make new friends for coastal conservation. We are at the service of all with similar aims. More
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Safer Fish Consumption Education for Healthier Children
Going Coastal, Inc. outreach and education efforts provide information about safe fi sh consumption to at
risk populations about eating fi sh safely and minimizing health risks. We reach out to fi shermen, families
and communities along the shores of New York Harbor. The aim of the program is to educate the public on
safer fi sh choices, protect public health and reduce risk through outreach and education.
The project targets the audience that is most vulnerable to the health eff ects of eating contaminated fi sh
- immigrant and other underserved populations in New York City, particularly women who are pregnant,
nursing, or of childbearing age. Our primary goal is to protect recreational, ethnic and subsistence anglers
who typically consume larger quantities of locally caught fi sh and shellfi sh than the general population by
increasing awareness of both the benefi ts and risks of eating fi sh caught in New York Harbor waters.
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Community Outreach
Our Community Outreach promotes actions people can take for safe fi sh preparation and consumption.
Going Coastal conducts community outreach in a variety of ways including the development of outreach
materials targeting low literacy and non-English speaking audiences, videos, and online training webinars.
Our approach is to train community educators who present fi sh consumption health advisory information at
schools, ESL classes, churches, civic organizations, community groups, health clinics, and community events. |
- Educational Videos
- Radio Interview
- Educational Materials downloads
- Fish consumption advisories
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Angler Outreach is a key component of Going Coastal’s public education campaign. Volunteers educate
fi shers on the dangers of consuming fi sh contaminated with Mercury, PCBs and other toxins. Outreach
eff orts focus on distributing fi sh consumption brochures with health information to pier and shore fishers.
Additionally, the program increases public awareness by hanging posters and disseminating information
at fi shing locations, bait and tackle shops, marinas and party fishing boats.
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- Fishing Locations Map
- Fishing Calendar
- Fishing License Information
- Fishing Resources Links
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Human Powered Boaters Outreach
2010 NYC kayak map and guide
Interactive Google Map
Links to Resources
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