USCG Station Moriches

USCG Station Moriches, located in East Moriches, New York, has provided vital maritime safety and security services since its establishment in 1940. Originally built to replace a series of earlier U.S. Life-Saving Service stations in the area, the station has played a key role in search and rescue operations along the south shore of Long Island. During World War II, Station Moriches was active in coastal defense and anti-submarine patrols. Today, the unit continues its mission under the United States Coast Guard, focusing on law enforcement, environmental protection, and recreational boating safety.