A team of researchers, including UConn Department of Pathobiology Professor and Connecticut Sea Grant Director Sylvain De Guise, is part of a network conducting a long-term study on the health of bottlenose dolphins living in Louisiana’s Barataria Bay, in the vicinity of the BP oil disaster.
Author: Judy Benson
CTSG, UConn CLEAR experts talk about resiliency work
In a new episode of the “Connecting Connecticut” podcast, Juliana Barrett and Bruce Hyde discuss what UConn Extension is doing to craft a more resilient Connecticut in the face of a changing climate, more severe and frequent storms, and scarce resources.
Amid pandemic challenges, recreational shellfishing thrived
While the pandemic curtailed many favorite activities, recreational shellfishing remained popular and even surged in many shoreline towns last year. Stories of strong interest in shellfishing along with pandemic challenges were heard at the Feb. 13 Annual Meeting of Shellfish Commissions.
‘Right Trees for the Right Time’ series begins March 10
Connecticut Sea Grant is joining with the Avalonia Land Conservancy and UConn CLEAR in presenting, “Finding the Right Tree for the Right Time,” a series of four talks about planning and planting for a resilient coastal forest in southeastern Connecticut.
8 research projects seek to improve management of LIS
Eight research projects that will examine various facets of the water chemistry and habitat quality of Long Island Sound and potentially yield more effective management decisions have been awarded more than $2.8 million in federal funding through the Long Island Sound Study Research Grant Program.
Highlights of FY 2020 showcased in new annual report
Connecticut Sea Grant’s Fiscal Year 2020 Annual Report is now available. With photos, graphics and summaries of many of our projects and initiatives, it’s a great way to get a quick overview of our programs.
Hydrilla’s threat to CT River highlighted in new video
Learn about the threat facing the Connecticut River from hydrilla, a troublesome, invasive aquatic plant, in this new video.
CTSG-led project looks to help unlock potential of seaweed
Connecticut Sea Grant will lead a three-year, multi-state initiative to create the economic and business framework needed to spur the fledgling domestic kelp industry into the mainstream.
25th season of Coastal Perspective Lectures announced
The 25th season of the Coastal Perspectives Lectures will begin at 7:30 p.m. on Feb. 9 with a presentation by author and historian Skip Finley titled, “A Voyage of Discovery with Skip Finley.”
Our readers talk to us about the new Wrack Lines issue
Readers of the Fall-Winter 2020-21 issue of Wrack Lines are sending comments to the new “Talk to Us” column. Check out what they’re saying and send your own responses to: judy.benson@uconn.edu. We’d love to hear from you! “We just received the latest Wrack Lines and wanted to let you know much my wife and I […]