Is Long Island in the shape of a fish?
Yes, If you look at Long Island from the sky, it does resemble a fish. The head being made up of Brooklyn and Queens and the tail being made up of the North and South Forks.
In addition, with the abundance of beaches and of course beautiful sunsets, the fish metaphor very much aligns with the culture of Long Island. Long Island is all about the sea, its beaches, and seafood. Every single town seems to refer to their favorite beaches and the sea is very much a part of the everyday culture of Long Island.
But how did Long Island get its unique shape? In a sense, it’s an island dividing barrier from Connecticut but in turn, has its own barrier islands protecting itself. When the glaciers receded it not only helped contribute to its flat layout but also caused it to have this long, fish-like shape.
And over the years, the fish logo has become intertwined with Long Island’s culture. There’s even now a famous logo designed by artist Reid Carleton having Long Island in the shape of a fish bone. I mean, Long Island is also based on Bagels and Pizza, but the fish/beaches concept is here to stay.
