2023 CT Sea Grant Annual Report summary now available
The fiscal 2023 annual report summary, which presents an overview of CT Sea Grant funding, research investments and projects in fisheries and aquaculture; environmental literacy; workforce development; resilient communities; and coastal ecosystems and watershed is now available.
[Read More]Abstracts for LIS research conference due March 22
2024 Long Island Sound Research Conference Call for Abstracts! Due Date March, 15th!
[Read More]Northern Woodlands magazine features CTSG forest project
The Winter 2023 issue of Northern Woodlands magazine features an article titled, “Planting for the Future at Hoffman Evergreen Preserve,” about the CT Sea Grant-Avalonia Land Trust project at the Stonington forest.
[Read More]Long Island Sound Study unveils LIS Resilience Resource Hub website
In partnership with Connecticut Sea Grant and New York Sea Grant, the Long Island Sound Study is excited to announce the official launch of the Long Island Sound (LIS) Resilience Resource Hub website.
[Read More]March 22 webinar to focus on bioactive compounds in seaweeds
The National Seaweed Hub Webinar Series will host Dr. Jinzeng Yang from the University of Hawaii at Manoa in a March 22 presentation titled, “Bioactive compounds from seaweeds for preventing metabolic diseases and their nutritional benefits.”
[Read More]Arts Support Award recipients to perform 3 concerts in March
Musical compositions created by the collaboration of an oceanographer, pianist and composer and funded by the CT Sea Grant Arts Support Award will be performed in March.
[Read More]NY & CT Sea Grant programs hosting LIS Research Conference May 15
The Long Island Sound Research conference convenes every other year, rotating venues between the states of Connecticut and New York. Highlighted at this biennial conference is the diverse research occurring in the Long Island Sound and its watershed.
[Read More]Hydroponics featured in new CT aquaculture video
This week’s featured video is “The Art of Hydroponics: Growing Fish and Fresh Vegetables.” Meet Rob Torcellini of Bigelow Brook Farms who grows a variety of greens, herbs and other vegetables and ornamental carp.
[Read More]Research will study LIS habitats, marine life, workforce diversity
Six research projects relevant to Long Island Sound and continuing improvements in its restoration and management have been selected by Connecticut Sea Grant for the 2024-2026 funding cycle.
[Read More]Tribal elder shares indigenous shellfishing tradition
Shell recovery, frequent 2023 bed closures, town-by-town updates among other topics at Annual Gathering of Shellfish Commissions on Feb. 3.
[Read More]Upcoming Events
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Mar
19
Foundations of Shellfish Farming 2024 5:30pm
Foundations of Shellfish Farming 2024
Tuesday, March 19th, 2024
05:30 PM
UConn Avery Point
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Mar
19
Coastal Perspectives Lecture 7:30pm
Coastal Perspectives Lecture
Tuesday, March 19th, 2024
07:30 PM
Auditorium (Avery Point)
To join the lecture online, go to:
Click to sign on: https://uconn-cmr.webex.com/uconn-cmr/j.php?MTID=mc2942830413ac0a17ac284d44bacdb8f
- Meeting number (access code): 2634 524 4333
- Event password: coastal
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For more information on the talk, visit: https://marinesciences.uconn.edu/cplecture4/
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Mar
21
Sustainable & Resilient Communities Funding Workshop-Western CT 9:30am
Sustainable & Resilient Communities Funding Workshop-Western CT
Thursday, March 21st, 2024
09:30 AM - 02:00 PM
Housatonic Community College
Join us to learn more about funding opportunities, hear success stories, and find out ways to improve your applications.
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Mar
22
National Seaweed Hub Webinar Series 4:00pm
National Seaweed Hub Webinar Series
Friday, March 22nd, 2024
04:00 PM - 05:00 PM
online
Register at: https://unh.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3rAIBADk5EL1rjE
This event is hosted by New Hampshire Sea Grant and New York Sea Grant as part of the National Seaweed Hub Initiative. For information, contact Gabriela Bradt (gabriela.bradt@unh.edu) and Barry Udelson (bu25@cornell.edu). More information about the National Seaweed Hub Webinar Series can be found at: https://seaweedhub.extension.uconn.edu/webinar-series/.
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Mar
26
Foundations of Shellfish Farming 2024 5:30pm
Foundations of Shellfish Farming 2024
Tuesday, March 26th, 2024
05:30 PM
UConn Avery Point