This 16-page booklet provides a summary of the key issues and state of the science pertaining to harmful algal blooms as presented in “Harmful Algal Blooms: A Compendium Desk Reference,” to improve management and response.
Author: Judy Benson
Private landowners hold key to future of coastal marshes
While popular with conservation groups, coastal easements that prevent development in order to protect marshland are not favored by property owners, according to a new study by the University of Connecticut and Virginia Tech. Since private landowners will be critical partners in efforts to save coastal marshes in the face of climate change and rising […]
Connecticut’s ocean economy grew in 2014, report shows
Connecticut’s ocean economy grew by nearly 1 percent during 2014, with the tourism and recreation sector employing the most workers, and the ship and boat building sector contributing the highest value in terms of wages, according to a new federal report. The report, by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Office for Coastal Management, shows […]
New guide to decapod larvae available
“Keys to the Larvae of Common Decapod Crustaceans in Long Island Sound,” a 48-page guide to the early life stages of lobsters, crabs and shrimp, was published this spring by Connecticut Sea Grant and Project Oceanology. Written by Howard “Mickey” Weiss, Project O founder and senior scientist, it includes black-and-white drawings identifying the main parts […]
Senate action is good news for Sea Grant
On a bipartisan vote, the Senate Appropriations Committee on Thursday approved funding for the National Sea Grant program at $65 million for base programs and $11.5 million for Sea Grant aquaculture. Part of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Agency budget, the funding for National Sea Grant supports Sea Grant programs in 33 states, including Connecticut […]
Fall seafood handlers (HACCP) training
Registration information on basic HACCP training class Sept. 12 -14 at UConn Avery Point: http://seagrant.uconn.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/1985/2017/07/HACCP.training.doc
2006 lobster fishery economic assessment
An economic assessment of the Connecticut commercial lobster industry completed in 2010.
Visual Guide to Invasive Species in Long Island Sound
A set of 18 field cards in full color, printed on heavy waterproof paper and hung on a key ring. Includes some native species for comparison.
Manual for the Hatchery Culture of Bay Scallops
J.C. Widman, J. Choromanski, R.A. Robohm, S. Stiles, G.H. Wickfors and A. Calabrese This manual, a collaboration between scientists at the National Marine Fisheries Lab in Milford, CT and Connecticut Sea Grant, describes step by step techniques for hatchery culture of bay scallops. 50 pp. Publication Number CTSG-01-03 with Postage $10.00. To request a copy, […]
Aquatic Invasive Species of Long Island Sound Poster
Nancy C. Balcom A colorful poster depicting invasive species, with information on when they were reported in LIS. Cost: $1 per poster plus postage and handling if mailed. Up to five copies free to K-12 teachers, but postage and handling charges will apply. To receive a copy, contact: Caitlyn Briggs.