This op-ed article written by CTSG Communications Coordinator Judy Benson and published in Connecticut newspapers looks at the offshore wind industry in New London in the context of history and the world environment.
Author: Judy Benson
Long Island Sound Study unveils LIS Resilience Resource Hub website
In partnership with Connecticut Sea Grant and New York Sea Grant, the Long Island Sound Study is excited to announce the official launch of the Long Island Sound (LIS) Resilience Resource Hub website.
March 22 webinar to focus on bioactive compounds in seaweeds
The National Seaweed Hub Webinar Series will host Dr. Jinzeng Yang from the University of Hawaii at Manoa in a March 22 presentation titled, “Bioactive compounds from seaweeds for preventing metabolic diseases and their nutritional benefits.”
Arts Support Award recipients to perform 3 concerts in March
Musical compositions created by the collaboration of an oceanographer, pianist and composer and funded by the CT Sea Grant Arts Support Award will be performed in March.
NY & CT Sea Grant programs hosting LIS Research Conference May 15
The Long Island Sound Research conference convenes every other year, rotating venues between the states of Connecticut and New York. Highlighted at this biennial conference is the diverse research occurring in the Long Island Sound and its watershed.
Hydroponics featured in new CT aquaculture video
This week’s featured video is “The Art of Hydroponics: Growing Fish and Fresh Vegetables.” Meet Rob Torcellini of Bigelow Brook Farms who grows a variety of greens, herbs and other vegetables and ornamental carp.
Research will study LIS habitats, marine life, workforce diversity
Six research projects relevant to Long Island Sound and continuing improvements in its restoration and management have been selected by Connecticut Sea Grant for the 2024-2026 funding cycle.
Tribal elder shares indigenous shellfishing tradition
Shell recovery, frequent 2023 bed closures, town-by-town updates among other topics at Annual Gathering of Shellfish Commissions on Feb. 3.
After first aid training hosted by CTSG, fisherman makes dramatic rescue
Near sunset last Nov. 6, commercial fisherman John Genther of Madison was steering his boat back home after a day of catching whelk when he spotted a bright blue object about a half mile ahead in the water.
Shellfishing history featured in videos on wampum, early industry
Two new additions to the Connecticut Aquaculture Video Series highlight master wampum maker Allen Hazard and Connecticut shellfishing history.