Abstract submissions for the 2026 Long Island Sound Research Conference are open. Deadline is April 3. Abstracts are being sought on four themes of the LIS Partnership Comprehensive Conservation and Management Plan.
Author: Judy Benson
Bay scallop hatchery featured in new shellfish video
The Aquaculture Video Series continues with a more regional focus with a visit to a bay scallop hatchery on Martha’s Vineyard on a picture-perfect day.
2027 Knauss Marine Policy Fellowship open for applications
The NOAA Sea Grant John A. Knauss Marine Policy Fellowship application period is open. Submission deadline is June 3, 2026. The fellowship provides a unique experience to graduate students with an interest in ocean and coastal resources and the national policy decisions affecting them.
Two more shoreline towns awarded resilience planning funds
Branford and Old Lyme are the latest towns receiving support for resilience planning through a Long Island Sound-wide collaboration, joining 14 other awardees in Connecticut and New York announced in November.
Registration Open for 3rd Annual SRC Funding Workshop
Registration is open for the Sustainable and Resilient Communities 3rd Annual Connecticut Funding Workshop from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. March 31 at Gateway Community College in New Haven.
MyCoast Pilot Project Webinar: April Showers Bring…MyCoast!
Join this webinar to learn about the one-year-old Connecticut MyCoast pilot project, including a recap of the past year, updates on municipal activities and next steps for coastal Connecticut.
Long Island Sound Mentor Teacher program seeks applicants
Now in its 24th year, the Connecticut Long Island Sound Mentor Teacher (LISMT) program is seeking two teams of teachers to provide a professional learning workshop for their peers.
Article in Nature features CTSG-supported arts project
Article in the journal Nature, “Science Finds Its Song,” explores how scientists are using music to communicate to a broader audience. A recent Connecticut Sea Grant-supported project, “Harmony of Nature” is included in the article.
Gathering to learn and share what’s new in the shellfish world
Keeping Connecticut’s oyster and clam populations healthy and accessible for recreational and commercial harvest is no simple task. Just ask the approximately 60 volunteer overseers of shellfishing in their towns who attended the Jan. 24 Annual Gathering of Shellfish Commissions.
UConn Today article highlights E-Corps students, projects
UConn Today featured the E-Corps courses led by Connecticut Sea Grant and UConn CLEAR in a Jan. 29, 2026, article titled, “Making a Difference, from the Classroom to the Community.”