A partnership of the Connecticut, New Hampshire and North Carolina Sea Grant programs and Lighthouse Consulting Group conducted a survey as part of a federally funded project announced in September 2021. The survey closed on Dec. 31. Please check back for updates on the results.
Month: November 2021
Sturgeon monitoring informational sign in Spanish and English
A pdf of the informational sign about Atlantic sturgeon that is posted at Hammonasset Beach State Park in Madison is found here. Spanish and English versions of the sign are available for download.
Read about CT NERR, bay’s seaweed woes & major museum remake
“Discovery, Rediscovery and Rebirth” is the theme for the Fall-Winter 2021-2022 issue of Wrack Lines, now available in print and online. Articles tell the stories of the CT National Estuarine Research Reserve, research into seaweed problems in Little Narragansett Bay, and the Peabody Museum’s transformation.
Barrett part of faculty team receiving UConn Provost’s Award
CT Sea Grant Coastal Habitat Specialist Juliana Barrett has been recognized as part of a faculty team receiving the annual UConn Provost’s Awards for Excellence in Community Engaged Scholarship.
With seas awash in plastic, big changes needed at all scales
This op-ed article by CTSG Communications Coordinator Judy Benson was published in Connecticut Hearst newspapers on Nov. 6, 2021.
How we will develop programs, services, resources & products representative of & accessible to the people of CT & other Sea Grant stakeholders:
Visibly demonstrate our commitment to DEI by striving to make Connecticut Sea Grant research, outreach, educational programs, resources and opportunities available and accessible to everyone, regardless of race, color, religion, place of origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, socio-economic status, disability or veteran status Plan events, meetings and presentations that: Avoid key cultural and religious holidays […]
How we will welcome multiple perspectives and encourage open expression of ideas:
Model and require respectful behavior in all personal interactions because words and actions, or the lack thereof, have powerful meanings. In CTSG-sponsored, co-sponsored or facilitated meetings, programs, events and office spaces: Clearly articulate expectations for respectful behavior that offers everyone a chance to participate. Treat everyone as an individual who is unique and has something […]
How we will pursue staff education about DEI & environmental justice in CTSG & the communities we serve:
Commit to continued professional development to acquire a basic understanding of inequities based upon age, race, gender, religion, income and other demographic characteristics. (e.g., monthly staff meeting that includes guest speakers and/or reviewing, sharing and discussing relevant articles, information or tools; participation in other learning opportunities) Learn about inequities that exist across Connecticut communities and […]
Marine life, human-sea interactions to be explored by researchers
Six research projects exploring various facets of Long Island Sound and the wider marine environment have been selected by CTSG for the 2022-2024 funding cycle. Four will focus on marine life amid changing environmental conditions. One will look at community behaviors in response to flood risks, while the sixth will focus on human relationships with the ocean.