Hudson Yards in Manhattan in New York County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Under the Pier
Hudson River Pk
The Hudson River has been on a remarkable journey. Water quality has vastly improved following forty years of environmental regulations and advocacy, a benefit to both river wildlife and the surrounding community.
the greater Hudson River watershed supports over 200 fish species and other wildlife. Fish abundance and diversity is an important biological indicator of the Hudson River's health.
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The park's pile fields are consumed by shipworms and gribbles that bore into the wood and create sheltering crevices for aquatic plants and animals, including mud crabs, grass shrimp, and barnacles. these shallow waters are also a hunting ground for smaller predators such as blue crabs, juvenile striped bass, and double-crested cormorants, aquatic birds that dive below the surface in search of prey.
Hudson River Park is one of several organizations working to restore oysters in New York Harbor. The Park's Tribeca Habitat Enhancement Project expands substantial aquatic habitat, adding over 11 million oysters to sanctuary waters through reef balls and gabions.
Oysters are important to the health of our local waterways. These filter feeders clean waterways, build habitat, and support shoreline resiliency. New York Harbor was historically rich in oyster beds.
Erected by New York State Parks Recreation & Historic Preservation.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Animals • Environment • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical year for this entry is 1972.
Location. 40° 45.577′ N, 74° 0.396′ W. Marker is in Manhattan, New York, in New York County. It is in Hudson Yards. Marker can be reached from Pier 76 west of Hudson River Greenway. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 408 12th Avenue, New York NY 10018, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. West View (a few steps from this marker); North View (a few steps from this marker); The Lenape of Mannahatta (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named West View (within shouting distance of this marker); Industry and the Environment (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named North View (within shouting distance of this marker); Working Waterfront (within shouting distance of this marker); South View (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Manhattan.
Credits. This page was last revised on July 20, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 20, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 50 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 20, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.