The study began as an exploration of striped sea bass and development along the Hudson River, revealing interspecies and ecological tensions. These tensions extended to the dichotomy of local populations being displaced compared to the fish population being protected. The ideal environments of sea bass block development, therefore these conditions were explored as a method to provide these habitats, creating protected “fish zones” that intersect with human spaces. A canal transecting lower Manhattan is proposed to improve biodiversity and expand the influence of protected species. Through the analysis of environmental conditions, Canal Street was chosen as the location with the most potential for human and wildlife interfaces.
