Local environmentalist organizations joined forces with Clean Ocean Action (COA) to host the 5th Annual Staten Island Student Summit, an educational day filled with hands-on scientific experiences for local students. Students from various elementary schools and Staten Island Academy took on the role of marine biologists, engaging in interactive presentations led by experts from organizations such as the Natural Resources and Protective Association, Great Kills National Park Service, Billion Oyster Project, Staten Island Zoo, and more. The event aimed to foster environmental awareness, inspire students to become stewards of their natural surroundings, and promote the conservation of Staten Island’s marine life.