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Hudson River Gets Ready for Its Close-Up

Scientists set out to uncover 315-mile waterway's secrets

By Jonas Oransky,  Newser Staff

Posted Sep 5, 2007 7:33 PM CDT

(Newser) – The Hudson River is about to go on display. The 315 miles of New York (and New Jersey) water will be outfitted with sensors that collect data and track environmental threats, the Christian Science Monitor reports. The effort will improve understanding of human impact on ecology and will direct resource managers to healthy, responsible practices.

Spearheaded by the National Marine Fisheries Service and IBM, the program will provide a comprehensive picture, monitoring the migration of fish and larvae and the movement of pollutants and sediment. Purification strategies may improve, and shipping companies, eager to improve their reputations, are excited: The sensors may show that ships have less responsibility for sewage than conventional wisdom suggests.

Smog covered skyline of New Jersey is seen in the background as a runner enjoys a shady spot along the Hudson River in New York, on Tuesday, July 10, 2007. In hopes to reduce traffic and air pollution, authorities in New York are trying to implement a car tax which...
Smog covered skyline of New Jersey is seen in the background as a runner enjoys a shady spot along the Hudson River in New York, on Tuesday, July 10, 2007. In hopes to reduce traffic and air pollution,...   (Associated Press)
USA. New York. 1989. The Hudson River with West Point in the background. (NYC31174)
USA. New York. 1989. The Hudson River with West Point in the background. (NYC31174)   (Magnum Photos)
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The Staten Island Ferry made for an unusual sight as it ferries on the Hudson River in the midtown area of Manhattan in New York, Friday July 27, 2007.  The ferry was on a sea trial run after repair and maintenance according to a Department of Transportation spokesperson.  (AP Photo/Bebeto...
The Staten Island Ferry made for an unusual sight as it ferries on the Hudson River in the midtown area of Manhattan in New York, Friday July 27, 2007. The ferry was on a sea trial run after repair and...   (Associated Press)
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