Public access show highlights CT Sea Grant’s work of past 30 years

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Associate Director Nancy Balcom is interviewed by Peter Roper, host of "Community Buzz.:
Associate Director Nancy Balcom is interviewed by Peter Roper, host of “Community Buzz.”
Anoushka Concepcion, aquaculture extension specialist, talks about kelp farming in Long Island Sound to "Community Buzz" host Peter Roper as Terri Roper films the interview.
Anoushka Concepcion, aquaculture extension specialist, talks about kelp farming in Long Island Sound to “Community Buzz” host Peter Roper as Producer Terri Roper films the interview.

A “Community Buzz” show about Connecticut Sea Grant and its 30th anniversary celebration is being broadcast on SEC-TV Channel 12 for Thames Valley and Comcast subscribers.

Host Peter Roper and Producer Terri Roper visited the Sea Grant offices in August to interview four members of the Sea Grant staff about their work in aquaculture, coastal communities, seafood safety, research, education and other areas. The half-hour show is airing on Mondays at 10 p.m.; Tuesdays and Saturdays at 8 p.m.; and Thursdays at 6:30 p.m. The show can also be viewed on YouTube.

Aquaculture Extension Educator Tessa Getchis talks about her work with commercial fishermen with "Community Buzz" host Peter Roper.
Aquaculture Extension Educator Tessa Getchis talks about her work with commercial shellfishermen with “Community Buzz” host Peter Roper.
Long Island Sound Outreach Coordinator Judy Preston shows one of the stickers from the campaign to reduce single-use plastic use.
Long Island Sound Outreach Coordinator Judy Preston shows one of the stickers from the campaign to reduce single-use plastic use.