In the largest Long Island Sound research award in the history of the collaboration between CTSG, NYSG and the Long Island Sound Study, 13 projects have been selected that will improve understanding of factors impacting several fish species, shellfish, water quality and restoration of salt marshes.
Author: Judy Benson
Fact sheet explains issue of PFAS in New England shellfish
A new fact sheet created by the Connecticut, Rhode Island and Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute Sea grant programs explores the issue of so-called “forever chemicals” in New England shellfish.
15 LIS communities receive resilience planning support funding
Thanks to a new bi-state program, 15 coastal communities in the Long Island Sound region have been awarded nearly $1.1 million in planning support to advance climate resilience-focused projects.
Story of CTSG 2024 told in numbers, photos, summaries
The new Connecticut Sea Grant Annual Report for showcases our activities and accomplishments for fiscal year 2024 with numbers, photos, quotes and summaries.
3rd Annual Sustainable & Resilient Communities Workshop
Recordings and workshop materials for the 3rd Annual Sustainable And Resilient Communities Workshop Dec. 10-11, 2024, can be found at: https://www.lisresilience.org/annual-workshop/.
Special issue of Wrack Lines features youth voices
Six youth writers who received the Wrack Lines scholarships shared their reflections and insights about nature and climate change in the Fall-Winter 2024-2025 issue of our biannual magazine.
Reports explore vessel liability, fishing compensation questions
A series of 14 legal and policy reports on offshore wind are now available. Two of the reports were written in response to questions submitted by CT Sea Grant in response to requests from a a CT seafood harvesters advisory panel.
3 early career scientists chosen for marine policy fellowship
Connecticut Sea Grant will sponsor three recent graduates of advanced degree environmental science programs as part of the 2025 class of of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s National Sea Grant program John A. Knauss Marine Policy Fellowship.
UConn doctoral student awarded NOAA-Sea Grant fellowship
Halle Berger, a UConn marine sciences doctoral student, is one of 10 early career scientists awarded the 2024 National Marine Fisheries-Sea Grant Fellowship that provides support for critical fisheries research. Her research focuses on sea scallops, one of the most valuable fisheries in the United States.
Long Island Sound Resilience Assistance Programs
The Long Island Sound Study sustainable and resilient communities extension professionals have established two assistance programs–the Long Island Sound Resilience Grant Writing Assistance Program and the Long Island Sound Resilience Planning Support Program.